Roof Cleaning Pointon offers a full roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Pointon and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively speedy way to improve the look of your property, by removing moss, dirt and anything else that has built up up there.

As a roof ages and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss can be challenging for the majority of homeowners and can become a constant problems.

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

Why have it cleaned?

A large accumulation of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause major issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as possible. As it works its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, getting the roof cleaned is a required job for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning professional is needed. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t nice to look at 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 watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new like it used to?

Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.

Can I clean it alone?

The most common reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is since it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious injury.

Additionally, many would think getting your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may remove moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will just grow back!

Jet washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more issues in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also advising against this manner of roof cleaning.
Jet washing your roof is the least ideal option as this can often disturb or break frail tiles from the pressure of the power washer but could also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it doesn’t need a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most effective ways to remove roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly remove any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – using this method 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 gently removed will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for several years making this the best method.

What is the process?

We will supervise the roof carefully before starting any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. We can then start to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time passes.

A few things to think about.

We have already considered some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult 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 your quote, and leave it to the pros.