Roof Cleaning Pinchbeck offers a full roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Pinchbeck and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a quick way to improve the look of your home, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has accumulated on your roof.

As a roof ages and get more porous, they are often invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and algae can be quite difficult for the majority of owners and may become a major source of problems.

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

Why do it?

A large accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth may cause big problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. As it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, arranging to have your roof cleaned is a necessary service for a few reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise beautiful dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t attractive to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new again?

The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.

Could I clean it alone?

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

Plus, many would expect having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may remove moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more trouble in the future with most tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this form of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this can often dislodge or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but may also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradespeople who do this kind of work, claim it is easy money and that it does not need much 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 skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which 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 kindest yet most beneficial ways to remove roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily remove any moss on the roof without leaving any 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 methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time after 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 bespoke chemicals this will hinder the moss from returning for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will inspect the roof carefully before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on cleansing your 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 improvement as time progresses.

Some factors to think about.

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

• Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to the pros.