Roof Cleaning Fulstow offers a professional roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Fulstow and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick improvement to make to the appearance of your house, by removing moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated up there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, they are often affected by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and debris is often challenging for many owners and can become a constant problems.

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

Why do it?

Large amounts of build-up of dirt, moss on your roof and other organic growth could well cause you 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 organic growths will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as possible. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well discover moss that has come loose 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 boards. In conclusion, getting a roof cleaned is a required job for a few reasons.

For many people though getting their roof cleaned is purely an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t nice to see and after a while 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 watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new again?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.

Should I just clean it myself?

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

Also, a lot of people would think getting your roof cleaned involves 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 your roof, but the high powered jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more problems in the future with many tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Jet washing a roof is the least popular option as this can often disturb or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy companies who attempt this kind of work, claim it is easy money and that it does not need a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently flake off any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as pressure washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Using 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 all other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time after the excess moss has initially been removed but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for many years making this the best method.

What is the process?

We will inspect the roof carefully before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. We can then start to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement over time.

A few factors to consider.

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

• Size of house and the area of the roof.
• How much vegetation is growing 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 everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the free quote form or give us a call for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.