Roof Cleaning Greetwell offers a full roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Greetwell and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively speedy way of improving the look of your home, by clearing moss, dirt and more that has accumulated up there.

As a roof ages and get more porous, they are often invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and debris is usually very difficult for most homeowners and can become a constant source of problems.

Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?

Why should I do it?

A large build-up of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause serious problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. Really then, arranging to have the roof cleaned is a required job for many reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming home. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t pleasant to look at and it can over time 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 progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new again?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.

Should I just clean it myself?

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

Also, a lot of people would expect getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more issues in the future with many tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this method of cleaning roofs.
Power washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disturb or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but may also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, think it is easy money or that it doesn’t require much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can assure. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most effective ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily flake off any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Remember – using this method the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other 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 absorb into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will impede the moss from returning for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will inspect your roof with care and attention before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take 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 eradicating 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 improvement as time progresses.

Some things to consider.

We’ve already hinted at some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, look at the following.

• Size of house and the area of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or give us a call for your quote, and leave it to the pros.