Roof Cleaning Leasingham provides a professional roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Leasingham and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a speedy way to improve the look of your home, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and more that has accumulated there.

As roofs become older and become more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and dirt is usually challenging for most owners and can become a constant annoyance.

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

Why should I do it?

A large build-up of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth could well cause serious problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly grow uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as possible. Once it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, getting a roof cleaned is an important job for a few reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is purely an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t pleasant to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new like it used to?

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 way to do this is.

Couldn’t I clean it alone?

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

Plus, many would expect having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may get rid of moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

Power washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing your roof is the least popular option as this can often dislodge or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but can also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue tradesmen who do this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it doesn’t take any skill. How wrong can they be A job like this requires a degree of skill and care that we can assure. Using the correct 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.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the gentlest yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly remove any moss on the roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using 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 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 overlaps of the tiles killing off any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will supervise the roof with care and attention before starting any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove 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 instant improvement and continued change as time passes.

Some factors to think about.

We’ve already hinted at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, consider just a few more.

• Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or give us a call for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.