Roof Cleaning Goxhill provides a professional roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Goxhill and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick way of improving the look of your property, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has built up on your roof.

As roofs become older and become more porous, they are often affected by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and debris is usually quite difficult for many homeowners and becomes a constant issues.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

Large amounts of build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause big issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as they can. As it works its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, arranging to have your roof cleaned is a required job for many reasons.

For many though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural however 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 watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new again?

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

Should I just clean it alone?

The most common reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is the fact that it usually means working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any sort of fall can lead to a very serious wound.

Additionally, lots of people would assume roof cleaning requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may remove moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will just grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more trouble in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this manner of roof cleaning.
Power washing your roof is the least ideal option as this could disrupt or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue companies who carry out this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money and that it doesn’t take a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently flake off any moss on the roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – with this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This step 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.

What is the process?

We will supervise your roof attentively before starting any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. We can then begin to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change as time passes.

A few factors to think about.

We’ve already hinted at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or damage to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the quote form or call us for your free quote, and leave it to us.