Roof Cleaning Rippingale provides a professional roof cleaning service for home and business properties in Rippingale and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a speedy improvement to make to the look of your house, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and more that has grown up there.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and debris can be quite difficult for the majority of homeowners and becomes a major annoyance.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

A large accumulation of moss and algae on roof tiles and other natural growth could well cause you major problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to live, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, having a roof cleaned is an important job for a few reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t attractive to see 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 months and years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.

Could I just do this myself?

The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning 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 type of slip can result in a very serious injury.

Plus, many would think having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Jet washing may remove moss from your 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!

Jet washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more issues further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Jet washing a roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can dislodge or break fragile tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, think it’s easy money or that it does not take a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to remove roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly flake off any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

As previously stated – with this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as high-powered pressure washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed 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 procedure can take some time after the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will impede the moss from returning for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will supervise your roof attentively 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 dislodge the growth. Then we can start to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.

A few things to think about.

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

• Size of dwelling and the area of its 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.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to the pros.