Roof Cleaning Great Gonerby offer a professional roof cleaning service for home and business properties in Great Gonerby and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a relatively simple way to improve the appearance of your property, by removing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has grown there.

As a roof ages and get more porous, they are often affected by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss is often challenging for the majority of owners and becomes a constant annoyance.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof look new again?

Why have it cleaned?

Large amounts of accumulation of dirt, moss on your roof and other organic growth could well cause major problems with the roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, having your roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.

For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is simply an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t nice to see and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

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

Could I do this alone?

The biggest reason why most people don’t clean 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.

Also, many would think getting your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why ideally 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 and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more issues further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this form of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disturb or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, think it is easy money and that it does not need much skill. How true is that? A job like 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 you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily remove any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – with this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as jet washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will supervise your roof carefully before beginning any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. We can then begin to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.

Some factors to think about.

We’ve already considered some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to the professionals.