Roof Cleaning Saltfleetby offers a full roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Saltfleetby and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a speedy way of improving the look of your home, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated up there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and dirt can be challenging for many householders and becomes a major annoyance.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof look new again?

Why should I do it?

A really serious accumulation of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause big issues with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In truth, arranging to have the roof cleaned is a required service for many reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is solely an aesthetic decision and we can’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 service is necessary. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t attractive to see 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?

The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best possible solution is here.

Can I just do this alone?

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

Also, a lot of people would expect roof cleaning requires pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it is highly likely that the moss will just grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more issues in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing your roof is the least popular option as this could disrupt or break fragile tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but could also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, think it’s easy money or that it does not take any skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the gentlest yet most effective ways to get rid of roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently flake off any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as pressure washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will soak into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying 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 removed but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will hinder the moss from growing back for several years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will supervise the roof attentively before starting any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge 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 improvement straight away and continued improvement as time passes.

Some factors to think about.

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

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• How much vegetation is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the free quote form or call us for a quote, and leave it to the pros.