Roof Cleaning Torksey provides a professional roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Torksey and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a relatively quick way of improving the look of your property, by removing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has grown up there.

As roofs age and become more porous, they are often affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and debris is usually very difficult for many homeowners and can become a continual cause for annoyance.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

A really serious accumulation of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause you big issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread out of control with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. Really then, getting a roof cleaned is a necessary job for a few reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is solely an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t pleasant to look at 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 years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new once more?

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

Should I just do this alone?

The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious injury.

Plus, a lot of people would assume getting your roof cleaned involves pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may clear away moss from your roof, but the intense jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft and it is highly likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Power washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more issues in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this method of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing your roof is the least ideal option as this can often disturb or break fragile tiles from the pressure of the power washer but could also ruin your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many rogue companies who attempt this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money or that it does not need any skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

What are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is best to have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to remove roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping method. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently remove any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Don’t forget – using this approach the tiles are not damaged and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as pressure washing.

One more effective method is that of using chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and any other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time once the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles remain intact and by adding an application of roof cleaning chemicals this will prevent the moss from growing back for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will investigate the roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change as time progresses.

Some factors to think about.

We’ve already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.

• Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
• How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the free quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to the pros.