Roof Cleaning Grainthorpe

Roof Cleaning Grainthorpe offers a roof cleaning service for private and commercial properties in Grainthorpe and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your house, by removing moss, dirt and anything else that has built up there.

As roofs age and get more porous, they are often invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and without moss and debris is usually challenging for the majority of householders and can become a major cause for problems.

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

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Why have it cleaned?

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A large build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause you major issues with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they can. Once it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. Really then, getting a roof cleaned is an important service for a few reasons.

For many people though getting their roof cleaned is purely an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t pleasant to see and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning 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 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 consider some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.

Couldn’t I just clean it myself?

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

Also, many would expect roof cleaning involves pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may remove moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more trouble in the future with many tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Power washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can dislodge or break weak tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but may also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money or that it doesn’t require any skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which are the best ways to clean my roof?

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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. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly remove any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process 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 roof cleaning chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

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 best approach to take to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change as time passes.

Some factors to think about.

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

  • Size of house and the area of the roof.
  • The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
  • The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
  • How accessible is the roof?
  • How high is the roof?

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