Roof Cleaning Wainfleet All Saints offer a professional roof cleaning service for private and commercial properties in Wainfleet All Saints and surrounding towns and villages in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a simple way to improve the look of your property, by removing moss, dirt and more that has built up up there.

As a roof ages and become more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and debris is often quite difficult for many homeowners and becomes a major annoyance.

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

Why have it cleaned?

Large amounts of build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause big issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly grow out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, having your roof cleaned is an important job for a number of reasons.

For many though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t attractive to look at and it can over time 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 once more?

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

Should I clean it alone?

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

Additionally, a lot of people would assume having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why in most circumstances a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and it is highly likely that the moss will just grow back!

Jet washing also affects the lifespan of the tiles which could result in more trouble further down the road with many tile manufacturing companies also advising against this manner of cleaning roofs.
Pressure washing your roof is the least popular option as this can often disturb or break frail tiles due to the pressure of the jet washer but may also damage your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradesmen who do this kind of work, think it is easy money or that it doesn’t require much skill. How true is that? A service like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.

What are the best ways to clean my roof?

It is best to have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the most gentle yet most effective ways to remove roof moss and clean your roof is by using the scraping approach. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will effortlessly remove any moss on your roof and there won’t be any scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – using this approach there is no damage to the tiles and there is no flood risk, unlike other roof cleaning methods such as pressure washing.

Another effective method is the use of chemicals. Utilising a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any lichen, tiny moss spores and all other organic growth on the tiles. This roof cleaning process can take some time after the excess moss has initially been scraped away but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will stop the moss from growing back for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will supervise your roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. Next we can begin to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time passes.

A few things to think about.

We have already hinted at some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
• The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
• Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• How high is the roof?

Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious injury to you or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to us.