Roof Cleaning North Scarle

Roof Cleaning North Scarle offer a professional roof cleaning service for home and commercial premises in North Scarle and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a simple way of improving the look of your property, by getting rid of dirt, moss, lichen and more that has accumulated up there.

As a roof ages and get more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss may be challenging for most homeowners and becomes a continual issues.

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

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Why should I do it?

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A really serious build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause big issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly grow uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well discover moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In truth, arranging to have the roof cleaned is a required service for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t pleasant to see and gradually 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 watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new again?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy 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.

Should I just clean it myself?

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The biggest reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any kind of fall can lead to a very serious injury.

Additionally, 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. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with many tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this form of roof cleaning.
Jet washing a roof is the least popular option as this could dislodge or break weak tiles from the pressure of the power washer but could also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue tradespeople who attempt 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 like this requires a level of skill and attention that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which are the best ways to clean my roof?

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It is best to have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to remove moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this method the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as high-powered pressure washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores 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 roof cleaning chemicals this will hinder the moss from returning for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will supervise your roof attentively before starting 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 begin to work on cleansing the 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 as time passes.

Some factors to consider.

We’ve already hinted at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.

  • Size of house and the size of the roof.
  • How much vegetation is present on the roof.
  • Type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
  • How accessible is the roof?
  • Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious insult to you or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to the pros.