Roof Cleaning Tuxford provides a professional roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Tuxford and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively speedy way of improving the look of your property, by removing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has grown there.

As a roof ages and become more porous, they are often affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and dirt is usually challenging for most homeowners and becomes a continual cause for annoyance.

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

Why do it?

Large amounts of build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other organic growth may cause you major issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will in 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 vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to live, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as they can. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, arranging to have the roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.

For many though getting their roof cleaned is simply an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t nice to see and gradually it can 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 lovely to see it looking as good as new again?

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

Can I just clean it myself?

The biggest reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of slip can result in a very serious injury.

Plus, lots of people would expect having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may remove moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it is highly likely that the moss will just grow back!

High pressure washing also affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more problems further down the road with most tile manufacturing companies also cautioning people against this form of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing a roof is the least ideal option as this can often disrupt or break fragile tiles from the pressure of the power washer but could also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue tradespeople who carry out this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it doesn’t take much skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can assure. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at needless risk.

Which 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 gentlest yet most beneficial ways to clear away roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will efficiently remove any moss on the roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

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

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been scraped off will soak 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 step can take some time after the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will hinder the moss from returning for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

What is the process?

We will investigate the roof attentively before starting any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change as time passes.

Some factors to consider.

We’ve already looked at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, look at the following.

• Size of house and the size of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• Accessibility of the roof.
• How high is the roof?

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