Roof Cleaning Haxey offer a full roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Haxey and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick way of improving the look of your home, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has built up there.

As a roof ages and get more porous, they are often affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and dirt may be very difficult for many owners and can become a constant source of annoyance.

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

Why should I do it?

A large build-up of moss, dirt on your roof and other organic growth may cause you big issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of 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. In truth, getting a roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t attractive 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 months and years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new once more?

Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.

Should I do this alone?

The most common 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 comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any kind of fall can lead to a very serious injury.

Additionally, lots of people would think getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will just grow back!

Jet washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more problems in the future with most tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this method of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could disturb or break weak tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but could also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradesmen who do this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it does not require much skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best 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.

Which are the best ways to clean my roof?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to remove moss on your roof and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly remove any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

As previously stated – with this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other methods such as pressure washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any lichen, tiny moss spores 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 specific chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for many years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will inspect your roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement over time.

A few factors to think about.

We’ve already looked at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, look at the following.

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• How much vegetation is present on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious damage to you or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to the pros.