Roof Cleaning Ingoldmells provides a professional roof cleaning service for home and business premises in Ingoldmells and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a speedy way of improving the look of your home, by clearing moss, dirt and more that has built up up there.

As a roof ages and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and debris may be very difficult for the majority of homeowners and becomes a cause for annoyance.

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

Why have it cleaned?

A large accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause big issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as possible. As it works its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of 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 saturates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, getting a roof cleaned is an important job for a number of reasons.

For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned 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 then a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also frequently 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 but after all it isn’t pleasant to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new again?

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

Could I just clean it myself?

The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any type of fall can result in a very serious injury.

Plus, many would expect roof cleaning involves pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may remove moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more trouble in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least popular option as this could dislodge or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but can also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradespeople who do this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it does not take any skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the best tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the gentlest yet most beneficial ways to remove roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will investigate your roof carefully before commencing any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. We can then start to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time passes.

A few factors to consider.

We’ve already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, consider just a few more.

• Size of house and the area of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or give us a call for your quote, and leave it to us.