Roof Cleaning Folkingham provides a full roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Folkingham and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a relatively simple way to improve the look of your house, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has grown on your roof.

As roofs become older and become more porous, they are often affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss may be challenging for many owners and becomes a continual cause for annoyance.

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

Why have it cleaned?

A really serious accumulation of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth may cause you serious problems with the roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In truth, getting your roof cleaned is an important service for a few reasons.

For many though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to look at and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new like it used to?

Next you might ask, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best possible solution is here.

Could I clean it alone?

The biggest reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of slip can result in a very serious wound.

Plus, many would assume having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and there is a good chance that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more issues in the future with many tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this method of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least popular option as this could disrupt or break fragile tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but could also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradespeople who do this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money and that it does not require much skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to remove moss on your roof and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly flake off any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – with this method the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time after the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for many years making this the best method.

What is the process?

We will supervise your 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. We can then start to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.

Some factors to consider.

We have already looked at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. 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 – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.