Roof Cleaning Fleet Hargate offer a roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Fleet Hargate and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a relatively speedy way of improving the look of your property, by clearing moss, dirt and anything else that has grown on your roof.

As a roof ages and become more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss can be challenging for the majority of owners and may become a constant problems.

Would it not be wonderful to have your roof look brand new again?

Why have it cleaned?

A large build-up of moss, dirt on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause big problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to live, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, getting your roof cleaned is a required job for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is solely an aesthetic preference and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new once more?

The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.

Couldn’t I do this myself?

The biggest reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious wound.

Also, many would think having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may remove moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with many tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this manner of roof cleaning.
Power washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could dislodge or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy companies who carry out this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money or that it doesn’t take much skill. How true is that? A service like this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself at needless risk.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the kindest yet most beneficial ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily flake off any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – with this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as jet washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of specific chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will inspect your roof with care and attention before starting any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. Next we can start to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.

Some things to think about.

We’ve already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, look at the following.

• Size of house and the area of the roof.
• How much vegetation is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or damage to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.