Roof Cleaning Holbeach offers a full roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Holbeach and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a quick way to improve the look of your house, by clearing moss and more that has accumulated on your roof.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are often affected by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and dirt can be challenging for many householders and becomes a issues.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

A large build-up of dirt, moss on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause serious problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as they can. Once it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, having a roof cleaned is an important job for many reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming house. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t pleasant to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of seeing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new again?

The next question is, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best possible solution is here.

Could I clean it myself?

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

Also, lots of people would expect having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more issues in the future with most tile manufacturing companies also advising against this manner of roof cleaning.
Jet washing your roof is the least popular option as this can often dislodge or break fragile tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but may also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy companies who carry out this kind of work, claim it’s easy money and that it doesn’t take a lot of 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 correct tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at needless risk.

Which is the best way to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most effective ways to remove moss on your roof and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily remove any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

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

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying 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 scraped away but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and with the added application of specific chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will inspect the roof carefully 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 best approach to take 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 eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change over time.

A few factors to think about.

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

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious damage to you or damage to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to the pros.