Roof Cleaning Frithville

Roof Cleaning Frithville offer a professional roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Frithville and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a speedy way to improve the look of your property, by getting rid of moss and more that has grown up there.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are often affected by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and dirt is often very difficult for the majority of householders and may become a constant source of problems.

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

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Why do it?

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A really serious build-up of moss, dirt on your roof and other organic growth may cause major problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and expensive destruction 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 penetrates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, getting a roof cleaned is an important job for a number of reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t nice to see and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

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

Can I just do this alone?

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The biggest reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any kind of tumble can result in a very serious wound.

Also, many would think having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at 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 quickly grow back!

Power washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble in the future with many tile manufacturing companies also advising against this method of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least popular option as this could disturb or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the power washer but can also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, claim it is easy money or that it doesn’t take a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a level of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What are the best ways to clean my roof?

Before and After Cleaning

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to remove roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently remove any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

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

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of specific chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for several years making this the best method.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof attentively before starting any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use 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 right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time progresses.

A few factors to think about.

We’ve already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, consider just a few more.

  • Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
  • The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
  • The type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
  • How accessible is the roof?
  • Height of the roof.

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to yourself or dis-repair to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or call us for a quote, and leave it to us.