Roof Cleaning Keelby offer a roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Keelby and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your home, by removing moss, dirt and more that has grown there.

As a roof ages and get more porous, they are often invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and dirt is often quite difficult for the majority of owners and may become a major source of problems.

Would it not be great to have your roof looking like new again?

Why have it cleaned?

A really serious accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth could well cause big issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly 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 saturates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, getting your roof cleaned is an important job for a number of reasons.

For many people though getting their roof cleaned is simply an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t attractive to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new again?

Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.

Can I clean it myself?

The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any kind of tumble can lead to a very serious injury.

Additionally, many would expect having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may clear away moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more problems further down the road with many tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least popular option as this can often dislodge or break fragile tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but could also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many cow-boy companies who attempt this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money and that it does not need a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a level of skill and care 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 you are happy with without you having 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 most gentle yet most beneficial ways to get rid of roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily flake off any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as jet washing.

Another effective method is to use chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in 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 after the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles remain intact and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will impede the moss from returning for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will supervise the roof carefully 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 best way to dislodge the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change as time passes.

A few factors to think about.

We have already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, look at the following.

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or dis-repair to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the free quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.