Roof Cleaning North Hykeham offer a professional roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in North Hykeham and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a simple improvement to make to the look of your house, by clearing moss, dirt and more that has accumulated on your roof.

As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are often invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and without moss and algae may be challenging for the majority of homeowners and becomes a constant cause for issues.

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

Why do it?

A really serious build-up of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth may cause you serious problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, having your roof cleaned is a necessary job for a number of reasons.

For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is solely 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 vital. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless 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 months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new like it used to?

Next you might ask, “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.

Can I do this myself?

The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any kind of slip can lead to a very serious injury.

Plus, a lot of people would expect having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may disturb the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

High pressure washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more issues in the future with many tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this manner of roof cleaning.
Power washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could disrupt or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but may also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue companies who attempt this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money or that it does not take much skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the best tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you 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 cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the gentlest yet most beneficial ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean the roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – with this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as jet washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will permeate 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 roof cleaning process 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 by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will stop the moss from returning for several years making this the best method.

What is the process?

We will inspect your roof with care and attention before starting any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on purging 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 as time progresses.

A few factors to consider.

We have already hinted at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, look at the following.

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

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