Roof Cleaning Mareham Le Fen

Roof Cleaning Mareham Le Fen offers a complete roof cleaning service for home and commercial premises in Mareham Le Fen and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively quick way of improving the appearance of your property, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and more that has built up up there.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss may be very difficult for most homeowners and can become a constant source of issues.

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

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Why do it?

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A large build-up of dirt, moss on your roof and other organic growth may cause major problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, having the roof cleaned is a required service for a number of reasons.

For many people though getting their roof cleaned is purely an aesthetic decision and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t nice to see and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new again?

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

Can I do this myself?

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

Additionally, many would assume having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more trouble further down the road with most tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disrupt or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but may also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue companies who do this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it does not require any skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can assure. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which are the best ways to clean my roof?

Before and After Cleaning

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

Remember – with this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting 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 the tiles remain intact and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will investigate the roof carefully before starting any work, to determine the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. Next we can start to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.

Some factors to think about.

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

  • Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
  • The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
  • The type of roof – for example 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, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.