Roof Cleaning Scopwick provides a roof cleaning service for home and business properties in Scopwick and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a speedy improvement to make to the look of your house, by removing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has built up on your roof.

As roofs become older and become more porous, they are gradually affected by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and dirt is often very difficult for most householders and becomes a constant cause for problems.

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

Why do it?

A large accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause you major issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a required job for a number of reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t nice to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new again?

Next you might ask, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.

Could I just clean it alone?

The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any sort of tumble can result in a very serious injury.

Plus, a lot of people would assume roof cleaning involves pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it’s more than likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least popular option as this could dislodge or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but may also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy companies who attempt this kind of work, think it is easy money and that it does not require much skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most beneficial ways to remove roof moss and clean the roof is by using the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily flake off any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – with this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as jet washing.

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and by adding an application of specific chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will investigate your roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to determine 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. We can then 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 improvement over time.

A few things to consider.

We’ve already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example with 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 damage to you or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or call us for your free quote, and leave it to us.