Roof Cleaning Legbourne offer a professional roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Legbourne and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a quick improvement to make to the look of your home, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has accumulated there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, many become affected by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and dirt can be quite difficult for many householders and becomes a constant cause for annoyance.

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

Why have it cleaned?

Large amounts of build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause you major problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, having a roof cleaned is an important service for a number of reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic preference and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning house. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t attractive to see and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new once more?

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

Couldn’t I just do this alone?

The most common reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is because it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any type of tumble can lead to a very serious wound.

Also, a lot of people would expect having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may get rid of moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

Jet washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with most tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing your roof is the least ideal option as this could dislodge or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money and that it does not take a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can assure. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly remove any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other methods such as pressure washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will supervise the roof attentively before commencing any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. We can then begin to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement over time.

A few things to consider.

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

• Size of house and the size of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

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