Roof Cleaning Ruskington

Roof Cleaning Ruskington offer a roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Ruskington and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a relatively speedy way to improve the appearance of your property, by removing moss and more that has built up on your roof.

As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss is usually quite difficult for the majority of owners and becomes a problems.

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

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Why do it?

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A large accumulation of moss, dirt on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause you major issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to live, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. Once it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In truth, having your roof cleaned is a required job for a number of reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t pleasant to look at and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new once more?

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

Could I clean it myself?

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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 safe or comfortable. At these heights any kind of fall can result in a very serious wound.

Additionally, lots of people would assume roof cleaning involves pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may clear away moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will just grow back!

Jet washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more problems in the future with most tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could disturb or break frail tiles from the pressure of the power washer but can also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, claim it’s easy money and that it doesn’t need any skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

Before and After Cleaning

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily remove any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Remember – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as jet washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off 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 dislodged but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for several years making this the best method.

What is the process?

We will supervise your roof attentively before commencing any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove the growth. Then we can begin to work on purging 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 improvement as time progresses.

Some factors to consider.

We have already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, let’s have a quick look at these.

  • Size of house and the area of its roof.
  • The level of vegetation that is present 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, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling 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.