Roof Cleaning Surfleet offer a roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Surfleet and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your property, by getting rid of moss and more that has accumulated up there.
As roofs become older and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and without moss and dirt may be challenging for the majority of homeowners and can become a constant issues.
Would it not be wonderful to have your roof look new again?
Why have it cleaned?
Large amounts of accumulation of moss and algae on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause major issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. Once it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In conclusion, getting a roof cleaned is a necessary job for a number of reasons.
For many people though getting their roof cleaned is simply an aesthetic decision and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t pleasant to see and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new again?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.
Couldn’t I clean it myself?
The biggest reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any kind of tumble can result in a very serious injury.
Also, a lot of people would assume getting your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may get rid of moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it’s more than likely that the moss will just grow back!
Jet washing additionally affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more trouble in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also advising against this manner of roof cleaning.
Power washing your roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disrupt or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.
Many dodgy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money or that it does not take much skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at needless risk.
What is the best way to clean my roof?
It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the kindest yet most beneficial ways to remove moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly remove any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .
Remember – using this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other methods such as pressure washing.
One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again there is no damage to the surface of the tile and with the added application of specific chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for several years making this the most worthwhile method.
How is it done?
We will supervise your roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. Next we can start to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change over time.
Some things to consider.
We’ve already looked at some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, look at the following.
- Size of house and the size of its roof.
- How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
- Type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or give us a call for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.