Roof Cleaning Tattershall

Roof Cleaning Tattershall provides a full roof cleaning service for home and business properties in Tattershall and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a simple way of improving the appearance of your house, by clearing moss and anything else that has built up up there.

As a roof ages and get more porous, many become invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and algae may be challenging for most homeowners and may become a major cause for issues.

Would it not be wonderful to have your roof looking like new again?

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Why should I have it cleaned?

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Large amounts of accumulation of moss, dirt on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause big problems with the roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread out of control with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Also 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 saturates and damages your fascia’s. In truth, having the roof cleaned is a required service for a few reasons.

For many people though wanting a clean roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t attractive to look at 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 years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new again?

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

Couldn’t I do this alone?

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The most common reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is because it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any type of slip can lead to a very serious wound.

Also, many would assume having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will just grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues further down the road with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also advising against this method of roof cleaning.
Power washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could disrupt or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but may also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue tradespeople who do this kind of work, claim that it is easy money or that it doesn’t need a lot of skill. How true is that? A job like this requires a degree of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

Before and After Cleaning

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a specialised cleaning company. One of the kindest yet most effective ways to remove moss on your roof and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

Remember – using this method the tiles are not damaged and there is no flood risk, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as pressure washing.

Another effective method is that of using chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been scraped off will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles killing off any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time once the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for several years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will investigate the roof with care and attention before starting any work, to identify the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. Then we can begin to work on purging 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 improvement as time progresses.

A few factors to think about.

We’ve already considered some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, look at the following.

  • Size of house and the area of its roof.
  • The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
  • The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
  • How accessible is the roof?
  • Height of the roof.

Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or damage to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to us.