Roof Cleaning Tydd St Mary provides a full roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Tydd St Mary and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a simple way to improve the look of your house, by clearing moss and more that has grown there.

As a roof ages and become more porous, they are often invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss may be challenging for many householders and may become a major issues.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof look brand new again?

Why should I have it cleaned?

A really serious build-up of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth could well cause big problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, having a roof cleaned is a necessary service for a number of reasons.

For many people though getting their roof cleaned is solely an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to look at and gradually 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 dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new again?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.

Couldn’t I clean it alone?

The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any sort of tumble can result in a very serious wound.

Also, many would assume having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from the roof, but the intense 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 simply grow back!

Power washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could mean more issues in the future with many tile manufacturing businesses also advising against this manner of roof cleaning.
Power washing your roof is the least ideal option as this could dislodge or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but can also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy companies who do this kind of work, think it is easy money and that it does not take much skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can assure. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having 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 company that specialises in this area. One of the kindest yet most beneficial ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean your roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly flake off any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

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 the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile and most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process 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 hinder the moss from returning for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will inspect your roof carefully before beginning any work, to determine the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to dislodge the growth. We can then begin to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change as time progresses.

Some factors to consider.

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

• Size of house and the size of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present 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?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to the professionals.