Roof Cleaning Fleet offer a complete roof cleaning service for home and business premises in Fleet and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a speedy improvement to make to the look of your property, by clearing moss and more that has grown up there.

As roofs become older and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and algae can be quite difficult for many homeowners and can become a continual source of problems.

Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof looking like brand new again?

Why do it?

Large amounts of accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause big problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it works its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, arranging to have a roof cleaned is an important service for many reasons.

For many people though getting their roof cleaned is simply an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t pleasant to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best possible solution is here.

Could I do this alone?

The biggest reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of slip can result in a very serious injury.

Additionally, many would expect having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may clear away moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more problems in the future with most tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this form of roof cleaning.
Power washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could dislodge or break fragile tiles from the pressure of the power washer but could also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it does not take any skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can assure. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What are the best ways to clean my roof?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to get rid of moss on your roof and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly remove any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Remember – with this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles remain intact and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof carefully before commencing any work, to determine the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. Then we can begin to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement over time.

Some things to consider.

We have already hinted at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, look at the following.

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to you or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the free quote form or call us for your free quote, and leave it to the professionals.