Roof Cleaning Freiston offers a full roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Freiston and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a quick way to improve the look of your property, by removing moss and anything else that has grown on your roof.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are often affected by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss can be very difficult for most homeowners and may become a major source of issues.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

Large amounts of accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth may cause major problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. As it works its way in the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover 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 service for many reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t attractive 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 seeing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new like it used to?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a straightforward 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 clean it alone?

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

Additionally, a lot of people would assume roof cleaning requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with most tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing a roof is the least popular option as this can often disturb or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many cow-boy companies who do this kind of work, reckon it is easy money or that it doesn’t require much skill. How true is that? A service like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can assure. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most beneficial ways to remove roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

As previously stated – with 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 to use chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will hinder the moss from returning for many years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will investigate the roof carefully before commencing any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.

A few factors to think about.

We’ve already looked at some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• How much vegetation is present on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or call us for a quote, and leave it to us.