Roof Cleaning Wainfleet St Mary

Roof Cleaning Wainfleet St Mary offers a professional roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Wainfleet St Mary and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Roof cleaning can be a quick and easy way of improving the look of your house, by getting rid of moss and more that has accumulated up there.

As roofs become older and get more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and algae may be challenging for many householders and may become a issues.

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

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Why have it cleaned?

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A large accumulation of dirt, moss on your roof and other organic growth may cause you serious problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as they can. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In conclusion, arranging to have your roof cleaned is a required service for many reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of seeing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new once more?

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

Should I do this alone?

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

Also, lots of people would think having your roof cleaned requires pressure washing but it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof should not be pressure washed. Jet washing may clear away moss from the roof, but the high powered jets of water may disturb the tiles and other roof fittings, risk flooding the loft space and it’s more than likely that the moss will simply grow back!

Jet washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more trouble further down the road with many tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this method of roof cleaning.
Jet washing a roof is the least ideal option as this can often dislodge or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the power washer but could also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many cow-boy tradespeople who carry out this kind of work, reckon it is easy money or that it doesn’t take much skill. How wrong can they be A job like this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What is the best way to have my roof cleaned?

Before and After Cleaning

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaned by a specialised cleaning company. One of the most gentle yet most beneficial ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean the roof is by using the scraping approach. Using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will easily flake off any moss on the roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles .

Don’t forget – with 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. Applying a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile and most importantly into the gaps in the tiles destroying any tiny moss spores, lichen and all other organic growth on the tiles. This step can take some time once the excess moss has initially been dislodged but again the tiles are unharmed and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will stop the moss from returning for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

How is it done?

We will supervise the roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.

A few things to think about.

We’ve already looked at some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, look at the following.

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

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