Roof Cleaning Spalding

Roof Cleaning Spalding offers a professional roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Spalding and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a quick and easy way to improve the look of your home, by getting rid of dirt, moss, lichen and more that has accumulated there.

As roofs become older and become more porous, they are often invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and debris may be very difficult for many householders and can become a major source of annoyance.

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

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Why should I have it cleaned?

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Large amounts of build-up of moss, dirt on your roof and other organic growth could well cause major problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, having the roof cleaned is an important job for many reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is solely an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t pleasant to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new again?

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

Couldn’t I just clean it alone?

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

Plus, a lot of people would think roof cleaning involves pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may remove moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it’s more than likely that the moss will just grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more problems further down the road with most tile manufacturing companies also advising against this method of cleaning roofs.
Power washing a roof is the least ideal option as this in many instances can dislodge or break fragile tiles from the pressure of the power washer but could also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, think it is easy money or that it doesn’t need any skill. How wrong can they be A job like this requires a level of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.

Which is the best way to clean my roof?

Before and After Cleaning

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most effective ways to remove moss on your roof and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently flake off any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

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

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles targeting 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 scraped away but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of specific chemicals this will stop the moss from returning for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will supervise your roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. We can then begin to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.

Some factors to consider.

We’ve already hinted at some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, consider just a few more.

  • Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
  • How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
  • Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
  • Accessibility of 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 in the quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.