Roof Cleaning Gedney Hill provides a roof cleaning service for home and commercial premises in Gedney Hill and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively simple way to improve the look of your home, by clearing moss and more that has built up up there.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are often invaded by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and without moss can be challenging for the majority of owners and becomes a continual issues.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

A large build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause big issues 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 quickly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge holding as much water as they can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, getting the roof cleaned is an important job for many reasons.

For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is purely an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t nice 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 years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new again?

The next question is, “Is this a simple 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.

Should I just do this alone?

The biggest reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any kind of slip can result in a very serious injury.

Plus, a lot of people would expect getting your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and there is a good chance that the moss will quickly grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more trouble in the future with most tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this in many instances can disrupt or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the power washer but may also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, think that it is easy money and that it does not need much skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

What are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most beneficial ways to remove moss on your roof and clean your roof is by using the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently flake off any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

As previously stated – with this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as jet washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of 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 after the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for many years making this the best method.

What is the process?

We will inspect your roof carefully before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on cleansing the 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 change as time progresses.

A few things to consider.

We’ve already hinted at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, look at the following.

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to you or damage to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the free quote form or call us for a quote, and leave it to us.