Roof Cleaning Laceby

Roof Cleaning Laceby provides a professional roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Laceby and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively simple improvement to make to the appearance of your property, by removing moss, dirt and more that has grown up there.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss may be challenging for the majority of owners and may become a continual source of annoyance.

Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof looking like new again?

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Why should I do it?

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A really serious build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause big problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. In truth, having your roof cleaned is an important job for many reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t pleasant to look at and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new again?

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

Should I just do this alone?

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

Plus, many would think having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more problems further down the road with most tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this method of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing your roof is the least ideal option as this in many instances can disrupt or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but could also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, reckon it is easy money and that it does not need a lot of skill. How true is that? A job such as this requires a level of experience and skill that we can provide. Using proper 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 having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

Before and After Cleaning

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the gentlest yet most effective ways to clear away roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Remember – with this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles destroying 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 removed but again the tiles remain intact and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for several years making this the best method.

What is the process?

We will supervise the roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time passes.

A few things to consider.

We have already considered some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, look at the following.

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

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or damage to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the free quote form or give us a call for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.