Roof Cleaning Stamford provides a full roof cleaning service for private and commercial properties in Stamford and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your property, by getting rid of moss and more that has grown on your roof.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and algae can be very difficult for the majority of owners and becomes a continual cause for annoyance.

Would it not be nice to have your roof look brand new again?

Why should I have it cleaned?

A large accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth may cause you serious problems with the roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover 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. Really then, arranging to have the roof cleaned is an important job for a number of reasons.

For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is purely an aesthetic preference 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 company is vital. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to see and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new like it used to?

Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.

Should I just do this myself?

The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is because it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any type of fall can result in a very serious injury.

Additionally, 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 should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may remove moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and there is a good chance that the moss will quickly grow back!

Jet washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with most tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing a roof is the least ideal option as this can often disturb or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but can also damage your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, claim it’s easy money and that it doesn’t require any skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a level of skill and care that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

Which is the best way to clean my roof?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to remove roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. 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 manners of roof cleaning such as jet washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will inspect the roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Then we can start to work on cleansing the 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 change over time.

Some things to consider.

We have already considered some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, consider just a few more.

• Size of house and the area of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. 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, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.