Roof Cleaning Market Deeping offer a complete roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Market Deeping and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a quick way of improving the look of your house, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has grown up there.

As roofs age and get more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss can be very difficult for the majority of householders and may become a source of annoyance.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof look new again?

Why have it cleaned?

A really serious accumulation of dirt, moss on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause serious problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. Really then, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a required job for many reasons.

For many though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t attractive to look at 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 years of seeing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

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

Can I do this myself?

The biggest reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is the fact that it usually means working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any kind of fall can result in a very serious injury.

Additionally, lots of people would expect getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may remove moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more issues further down the road with many tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this method of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could dislodge or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradespeople who do this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it doesn’t require a lot of skill. How true is that? A job like this requires a level of skill and care that we can deliver. 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 you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaned 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 in dry conditions will efficiently remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – with this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as pressure washing.

Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will supervise the roof carefully before commencing any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. Next we can start to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time progresses.

A few factors to think about.

We have already considered some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to you or damage to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.