Roof Cleaning Sturton By Stow provides a full roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Sturton By Stow and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a quick way to improve the appearance of your home, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has grown there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, they are gradually affected by moss, algae and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and algae is often very difficult for the majority of homeowners and may become a problems.

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

Why should I do it?

Large amounts of build-up of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth may cause serious problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof ending up 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 service for a few reasons.

For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t nice to see and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new once more?

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 suggest what the best possible solution is here.

Couldn’t I clean it alone?

The most common reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is since it usually means working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any sort of fall can lead to a very serious wound.

Also, a lot of people would expect getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Pressure washing may get rid of moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may dislodge the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

High pressure washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more trouble further down the road with most tile manufacturing companies also advising against this method of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least ideal option as this can often dislodge or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but may also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, think it’s easy money and that it does not require any skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right 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 needless 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 get rid of roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. 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 .

Remember – with this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as pressure washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Using 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 tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time after the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will inspect your roof attentively before commencing 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. Next we can start to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time passes.

A few things to think about.

We’ve already hinted at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
• How much vegetation is growing 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 the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to yourself or damage to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the free quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.