Roof Cleaning Kirton In Lindsey offers a complete roof cleaning service for home and business properties in Kirton In Lindsey and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a simple way of improving the appearance of your house, by getting rid of moss and anything else that has built up on your roof.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are often invaded by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and dirt can be challenging for most homeowners and can become a issues.

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

Why should I do it?

Large amounts of accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause you major issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as possible. Once it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, getting your roof cleaned is a required job for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is solely an aesthetic preference and we don’t blame 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 periodically discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t attractive 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 months and years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

Next you might ask, “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 do this alone?

The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is because it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any sort of tumble can lead to a very serious injury.

Additionally, lots of people would assume having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may remove 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 quickly grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with many tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this form of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least popular option as this could disturb or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but may also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money or that it does not require any skill. How true is that? A job such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right 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 in unnecessary danger.

What are the best ways 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 kindest yet most effective ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently remove any moss on the roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

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

Another effective method is to use chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will absorb 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 step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away 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 inspect the roof attentively before beginning any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. We can then begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change as time progresses.

Some factors to think about.

We’ve already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to us.