Roof Cleaning Nocton offer a full roof cleaning service for home and business premises in Nocton and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a quick improvement to make to the look of your house, by removing moss and more that has accumulated up there.

As roofs age and get more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and debris may be challenging for many homeowners and can become a major source of issues.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

A large accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth could well cause big problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In conclusion, getting your roof cleaned is a necessary service for a few reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is solely an aesthetic decision and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning 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 again?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.

Could I clean it 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 most of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious wound.

Plus, lots of people would expect having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it is highly likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

High pressure washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more trouble in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Power washing your roof is the least popular option as this can often disrupt or break frail tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradespeople who do this kind of work, think that it is easy money and that it doesn’t take a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at needless risk.

Which are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to get rid of moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Remember – with this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as jet washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting 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 removed but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of specific 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 the roof with care and attention before starting any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. Next we can begin to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement over time.

A few factors to consider.

We’ve already looked at some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, look at the following.

• Size of house and the area of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to yourself or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to us.