Roof Cleaning Flixborough offer a full roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Flixborough and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a quick improvement to make to the look of your house, by removing moss and anything else that has grown up there.

As roofs age and get more porous, they are often invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and algae may be very difficult for most householders and may become a constant cause for annoyance.

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

Why have it cleaned?

Large amounts of accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause you major issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it works its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, arranging to have the roof cleaned is a required service for many reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of 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 prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming house. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new like it used to?

The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best possible solution is here.

Couldn’t I clean it alone?

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

Additionally, many would assume roof cleaning requires pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and there is a good chance that the moss will simply grow back!

High pressure washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more problems further down the road with many tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this form of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing your roof is the least ideal option as this can often disrupt or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue companies who carry out this kind of work, claim it is easy money and that it does not require much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a degree of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to remove 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 leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – using this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as pressure washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will hinder the moss from returning for several years making this the best method.

What is the process?

We will investigate the roof attentively before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change over time.

Some factors to think about.

We’ve already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or damage to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or call us for your free quote, and leave it to us.