Roof Cleaning Navenby provides a roof cleaning service for home and commercial premises in Navenby and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a quick way to improve the look of your house, by removing moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated there.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and dirt can be quite difficult for many owners and can become a continual cause for problems.

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

Why do it?

A large build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause you serious problems with the roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In truth, getting the roof cleaned is a required job for a number of reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.

Could I just do this alone?

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

Plus, 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 should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may remove moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more problems further down the road with most tile manufacturing companies also advising against this form of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing your roof is the least popular option as this can often disturb or break weak tiles from the pressure of the power washer but may also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy companies who do this kind of work, reckon it is easy money and that it doesn’t take a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the kindest yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean your roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily flake off any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – with this method the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as jet washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after 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 several years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will investigate the roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. We can then begin to work on purging the 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 over time.

Some things to consider.

We have already looked at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, 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.
• Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

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