Roof Cleaning New Holland provides a full roof cleaning service for home and commercial premises in New Holland and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your house, by getting rid of dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has built up up there.

As roofs age and get more porous, many become affected by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and algae may be quite difficult for many householders and may become a major cause for problems.

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

Why do it?

A really serious build-up of dirt, moss on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause you serious problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow uncontrollably with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, getting your roof cleaned is an important service for a few reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is purely an aesthetic decision and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is needed. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t nice to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new like it used to?

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

Could I just clean it myself?

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

Also, a lot of people would expect having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may remove moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will just grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more trouble further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this manner of roof cleaning.
Power washing a roof is the least popular option as this could disrupt or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but could also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, think it is easy money or that it doesn’t require any skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a level of skill and care that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What is the best way 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 clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily flake off any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – using this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as pressure washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any tiny moss spores, lichen 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 there is no damage to the surface of the tile and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will supervise the roof carefully before commencing any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove the growth. Then we can start to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement over time.

Some things to consider.

We’ve already looked at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, consider just a few more.

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example 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 damage to yourself or dis-repair to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the free quote form or give us a call for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.