Roof Cleaning Nettleton offers a full roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Nettleton and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a relatively speedy way to improve the look of your home, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has accumulated there.

As roofs age and become more porous, many become affected by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and free of moss and debris is usually quite difficult for most householders and may become a source of problems.

Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?

Why should I have it cleaned?

Large amounts of accumulation of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause big issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, getting a roof cleaned is a required service for many reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we can’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 often tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to see and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

The next question is, “Is this a simple 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.

Couldn’t I just clean it myself?

The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it usually means working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any type of tumble can result in a very serious injury.

Additionally, many would think getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Jet washing may remove moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it’s more than likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more problems further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this form of roof cleaning.
Power washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disrupt or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but could also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue companies who carry out this kind of work, think it’s easy money and that it does not take a lot of skill. How true is that? A service like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at needless risk.

Which are the best ways to clean my roof?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the gentlest yet most effective ways to get rid of roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as pressure washing.

Another effective method is to use chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time after the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of specific chemicals this will prevent 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 beginning any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Then we can start to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change over time.

Some factors to think about.

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

• Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious injury to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to us.