Roof Cleaning New-Balderton provides a complete roof cleaning service for private and commercial properties in New-Balderton and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a quick and easy way of improving the look of your house, by clearing moss, dirt and anything else that has grown up there.

As roofs become older and become more porous, many become affected by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and debris can be very difficult for many homeowners and may become a continual problems.

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

Why have it cleaned?

Large amounts of accumulation of dirt, moss on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause major issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, getting a roof cleaned is an important service for a few reasons.

For many though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t nice to see and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.

Should I just do this alone?

The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any type of tumble can lead to a very serious wound.

Plus, many would expect getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

Jet washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble in the future with many tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Jet washing a roof is the least popular option as this could disrupt or break frail tiles from the pressure of the power washer but may also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradespeople who do this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money or that it does not take much skill. How true is that? A job such as this requires a level of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which 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 most gentle yet most beneficial ways to remove roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily remove any moss on the 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 flood risk, unlike other methods such as pressure washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen 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 roof cleaning chemicals this will hinder the moss from returning for many years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will inspect the roof attentively before commencing any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Next we can start to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change over time.

Some things to consider.

We have already hinted at some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

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