Roof Cleaning Owston Ferry offers a professional roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Owston Ferry and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a quick and easy way to improve the look of your property, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has grown on your roof.

As a roof ages and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and free of moss and algae is often challenging for most householders and can become a constant problems.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

A large accumulation of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause you major problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, having your roof cleaned is a required job for a number of reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic decision and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t nice to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new again?

Next you might ask, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.

Can I do this 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 and secure. At these kinds of heights any sort of tumble can lead to a very serious wound.

Plus, a lot of people would think getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may remove moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more problems in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this form of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this in many instances can 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 cow-boy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money or that it doesn’t require much skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a level of skill and care that we can assure. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct 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 at unwanted risk.

Which is the best way to clean my roof?

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

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 the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles destroying 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 bespoke chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will investigate your roof attentively before beginning any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on purging your 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 over time.

A few factors to think about.

We’ve already hinted at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, let’s also consider the following.

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

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to us.