Roof Cleaning Habrough offers a roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Habrough and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a quick way of improving the look of your house, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has accumulated up there.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and debris can be challenging for many owners and may become a continual annoyance.

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

Why should I do it?

Large amounts of build-up of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause you major issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread out of control with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, gradually 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 possible. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, having a roof cleaned is a required service for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t attractive to see and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new once more?

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

Should I just clean it myself?

The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any kind of fall can lead to a very serious wound.

Additionally, lots 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 should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft 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 problems further down the road with most tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least popular option as this can often dislodge or break fragile tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but may also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue companies who do this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money and that it does not require any skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can assure. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the gentlest yet most effective ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily flake off any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

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

Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off any lichen, tiny moss spores 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 growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will investigate the roof attentively before commencing any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to dislodge the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time progresses.

A few factors to consider.

We’ve already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

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