Roof Cleaning Welbourn offers a roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Welbourn and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a speedy improvement to make to the look of your property, by clearing moss, dirt and more that has built up up there.

As roofs age and get more porous, many become affected by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and debris is often challenging for most homeowners and becomes a continual source of 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 dirt, moss on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause big problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over 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 possibly can. As it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well discover 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 damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In conclusion, getting your roof cleaned is a required job for a number of reasons.

For many people though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t pleasant to look at and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

The next question is, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.

Should I do this myself?

The biggest reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it usually means working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of slip can result in a very serious wound.

Plus, lots of people would expect roof cleaning involves pressure washing however it doesn’t have to and let’s look at some reasons why preferably a roof should not be pressure washed. Pressure washing may remove moss from your roof, but the aggressive jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding any loft spaces and there is a good chance that the moss will just grow back!

High pressure washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more trouble in the future with the majority of tile manufacturing companies also warning people against this method of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing a roof is the least ideal option as this could disrupt or break delicate tiles due to the pressure of the power washer but could also harm your roof when walking on the tiles and disrupting the tiles.

Many cow-boy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, reckon it is easy money and that it does not require any skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a level of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

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 most gentle yet most beneficial ways to remove moss on your roof and clean your roof is by using the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will easily remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

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

One more effective method is the use of chemicals. Applying a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will soak into the tile but 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 removed but again the tiles are unharmed and by adding an application of bespoke chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for many years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will inspect your roof attentively before commencing 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 dislodge the growth. Then we can start to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time passes.

Some factors to consider.

We have already hinted 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.
• Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious damage to yourself or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to the pros.