Roof Cleaning Winterton offers a full roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Winterton and surrounding villages/towns in Lincolnshire. Having your roof cleaned is a relatively speedy way of improving the look of your home, by removing moss and more that has grown up there.

As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are gradually affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and dirt is usually very difficult for the majority of owners and becomes a source of issues.

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

Why should I do it?

A large build-up of dirt, moss on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause serious issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, having the roof cleaned is a necessary job for a number of reasons.

For many though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t pleasant to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?

Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.

Could I do this alone?

The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any type of slip can result in a very serious injury.

Additionally, lots of people would think roof cleaning requires pressure washing however it doesn’t need to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning 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!

Jet washing additionally affects the longevity of the tiles which could mean more issues further down the road with many tile manufacturing businesses also warning people against this method of cleaning roofs.
Jet washing your roof is the least popular option as this could disrupt or break delicate tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also harm your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many dodgy tradesmen who do this kind of work, think it is easy money and that it does not take much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.

What are the best ways to have my roof cleaned?

It is recommended that you have your roof cleaning done by a company that specialises in this area. One of the gentlest yet most effective ways to remove roof moss and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper in dry conditions will effortlessly remove any moss on your roof leaving no scratch marks on the tiles .

As previously stated – with this method there is no damage to the tiles and there is no risk of flooding, unlike other methods such as pressure washing.

One more effective method is to use chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer once the moss has been gently removed will permeate into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles destroying any tiny moss spores, lichen and any other organic growth on the tiles. This procedure can take some time once the excess moss has initially been removed but again the tiles remain intact and with the added application of bespoke chemicals this will impede the moss from growing back for several years making this method the most worthwhile.

How is it done?

We will inspect the roof with care and attention before starting any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. We can then start to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change as time passes.

A few factors to think about.

We’ve already considered some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s also consider the following.

• Size of house and the size of its roof.
• How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
• How accessible is the roof?
• Height of the roof.

Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to the professionals.