Roof Cleaning Great Hale provides a full roof cleaning service for private and commercial properties in Great Hale and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively simple improvement to make to the appearance of your house, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has built up there.

As a roof ages and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and dirt is usually quite difficult for most homeowners and becomes a major source of issues.

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

Why have it cleaned?

A large build-up of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause you major issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof into your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In truth, having a roof cleaned is a required job for many reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic decision and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new like it used to?

The next question is, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.

Should I clean it myself?

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

Additionally, a lot of people would expect having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will quickly grow back!

High pressure washing additionally 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 manner of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing your roof is the least ideal option as this can often dislodge or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many cow-boy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money or that it does not take any skill. How wrong can they be 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 experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the gentlest yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently remove any moss on the roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – with this method the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as jet washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time once 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 bespoke chemicals this will stop the moss from returning for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof attentively before starting any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. Then we can begin to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time passes.

A few factors to think about.

We have already hinted at some other factors 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 present on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious injury to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or give us a call for your quote, and leave it to us.