Roof Cleaning Waddingham offer a complete roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Waddingham and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a relatively speedy improvement to make to the appearance of your home, by getting rid of dirt, moss, lichen and more that has built up up there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, they are often affected by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and free of moss and debris is often challenging for most householders and may become a continual cause for annoyance.

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

Why should I have it cleaned?

A large build-up of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause you big issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. In truth, getting your roof cleaned is a necessary job for a few reasons.

For many though getting their roof cleaned is purely an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new like it used to?

Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.

Can I just clean it myself?

The biggest reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is because it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any type of slip can result in a very serious wound.

Additionally, many would think having your roof cleaned involves pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may get rid of moss from your roof, but the high powered jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it’s more than likely that the moss will quickly grow back!

High pressure washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could result in more issues in the future with many tile manufacturing companies also advising against this form of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing a roof is the least popular option as this could disturb or break weak tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but may also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many dodgy tradespeople who carry out this kind of work, claim it is easy money and that it does not take a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can assure. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What is the best way to clean my roof?

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

Remember – with this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other manners of roof cleaning such as jet washing.

Another effective method is to use chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles targeting any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time once the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles remain intact and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for many years making this the best method.

How is it done?

We will inspect your roof attentively before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove the growth. We can then start to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement over time.

Some things to think about.

We’ve already considered some other elements 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.
• The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
• Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious injury to you or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to us.