Roof Cleaning Marshchapel provides a professional roof cleaning service for home and commercial premises in Marshchapel and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively speedy way to improve the appearance of your home, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has built up on your roof.

As roofs age and become more porous, many become invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and without moss can be challenging for many homeowners and may become a continual annoyance.

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

Why do it?

A really serious build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth may cause major problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge holding as much water as possible. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, arranging to have the roof cleaned is a necessary job for many reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is solely an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t nice 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 months and years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new again?

The next question is, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.

Should I just do this alone?

The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any sort of fall can lead to a very serious wound.

Plus, a lot of people would think having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft 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 most tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing your roof is the least popular option as this could dislodge or break frail tiles from the pressure of the power washer but can also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money and that it doesn’t require any skill. How true is that? A service like this requires a degree of experience and skill 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 having 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 gentlest yet most beneficial ways to remove moss on your roof and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently flake off any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will soak 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 roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will investigate the roof carefully before starting any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. We can then start to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement over time.

A few things to think about.

We have already looked at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, consider just a few more.

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present 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 the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to yourself or damage to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the professionals.