Roof Cleaning Scawby

Roof Cleaning Scawby offer a full roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Scawby and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a simple way of improving the look of your house, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and more that has accumulated up there.

As a roof ages and get more porous, they are often invaded by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and without moss is often quite difficult for many owners and can become a constant cause for issues.

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

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Why should I have it cleaned?

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A really serious build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause you big problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it may 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 into your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, getting the roof cleaned is a necessary service for a number of reasons.

For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t pleasant 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 years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

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

Couldn’t I just do this alone?

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The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it involves working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious wound.

Plus, many would think getting your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may remove moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and there is a good chance that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more issues further down the road with most tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this manner of roof cleaning.
Pressure washing your roof is the least popular option as this can often disturb or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but may also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy companies who carry out this kind of work, think it’s easy money or that it doesn’t require any skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a degree of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

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It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean the roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Remember – using this method the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as jet washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will supervise the roof carefully before commencing any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time passes.

A few factors to consider.

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

  • Size of house and the size of its roof.
  • The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
  • Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
  • How accessible is the roof?
  • Height of the roof.

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or call us for your free quote, and leave it to the professionals.