Roof Cleaning Louth provides a full roof cleaning service for home and business premises in Louth and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a simple way to improve the appearance of your house, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated on your roof.

As roofs age and become more porous, many become invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and algae can be very difficult for most owners and becomes a constant cause for problems.

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

Why have it cleaned?

A large build-up of moss and algae on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause you major issues with the roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, having your roof cleaned is a required job for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t pleasant 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 watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.

Couldn’t I just do this alone?

The most common reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is since it usually means working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any sort of tumble can result in a very serious injury.

Additionally, many would expect getting your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more problems further down the road with many tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this method of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could dislodge or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the power washer but could also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue tradespeople who do this kind of work, reckon it is easy money and that it doesn’t require a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a level of skill and attention that we can assure. Using proper 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 in unnecessary danger.

What are the best ways to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the gentlest yet most beneficial ways to get rid of roof moss and clean your roof is by using 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 roof cleaning methods such as jet washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will supervise the roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use 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 purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time passes.

Some things to think about.

We have already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to you or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the free quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to the pros.