Roof Cleaning Spilsby provides a full roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Spilsby and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively simple way of improving the look of your house, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has grown there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and algae can be quite difficult for the majority of homeowners and can become a constant source of problems.

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

Why have it cleaned?

Large amounts of accumulation of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause you serious problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as they can. As it works its way in the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In truth, arranging to have your roof cleaned is an important job for a number of reasons.

For many people though getting their roof cleaned is solely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t attractive to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new like it used to?

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

Can I just clean it myself?

The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any type of fall can lead to a very serious wound.

Also, a lot of people would assume having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more issues in the future with most tile manufacturing companies also advising against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Power washing your roof is the least ideal option as this in many instances can disrupt or break fragile 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 tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money and that it doesn’t need any skill. How wrong can they be A job like this requires a level of skill and attention that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the best tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What are the best ways to clean my roof?

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 clear away moss on your roof and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently flake off any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

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

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time after 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 specific chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for several years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will supervise the roof carefully before beginning any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. We can then 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 immediate improvement and continued improvement as time passes.

A few things to think about.

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

• Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
• How much vegetation is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• Height of the roof.

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