Roof Cleaning Foston offer a full roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Foston and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your house, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has grown on your roof.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and debris is usually very difficult for the majority of householders and becomes a annoyance.

Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?

Why should I do it?

A really serious accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause you serious issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly spread uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. 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 may well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. Really then, having your roof cleaned is a necessary service for a few reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is solely an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming house. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t pleasant to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new again?

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

Should I just do this alone?

The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it usually means working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any sort of fall can lead to a very serious injury.

Additionally, many would assume having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the intense 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 issues in the future with most tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing a roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disturb or break frail tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue companies who do this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money or that it doesn’t take a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can deliver. 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 pleases you without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What are the best ways to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to get rid of roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

Remember – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as jet washing.

Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will investigate the roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating 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 change as time progresses.

Some factors to think about.

We have already hinted at some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
• The 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 damage to yourself or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to the pros.