Roof Cleaning Nettleham offers a full roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Nettleham and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively speedy improvement to make to the look of your home, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and more that has accumulated there.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are gradually affected by moss, algae and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and dirt may be quite difficult for the majority of householders and can become a continual problems.

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

Why do it?

A really serious build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth may cause you major issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to live, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In truth, getting the roof cleaned is a necessary job for many reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t nice 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 years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

Maybe you’re wondering, “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.

Should I clean it alone?

The biggest reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is because it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any type of fall can lead to a very serious injury.

Plus, lots of people would think getting your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may remove moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will just grow back!

High pressure washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more trouble further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this form of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing your roof is the least popular option as this can often dislodge or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue tradespeople who do this kind of work, think it is easy money and that it doesn’t take much skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which 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 effective ways to remove moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping approach. 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 .

As previously stated – with this approach the tiles are not damaged 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 once the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time once the excess moss has initially been removed but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof attentively before starting any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to dislodge the growth. Then we can start to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement over time.

Some factors to consider.

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

• Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
• How much vegetation is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious damage to you or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to the pros.