Roof Cleaning Wrawby offers a professional roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Wrawby and surrounding areas in Lincolnshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick way of improving the appearance of your property, by removing moss, dirt and anything else that has built up there.

As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are gradually affected by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and without moss is usually challenging for the majority of owners and can become a continual issues.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof looking like new again?

Why have it cleaned?

A large accumulation of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause you serious problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, having the roof cleaned is an important job for a few reasons.

For many people though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t nice to see and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new again?

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

Could I clean it alone?

The most common reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is because 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 injury.

Also, lots of people would expect roof cleaning involves pressure washing but it doesn’t have to and here are some reasons why ideally a roof shouldn’t be pressure washed. High pressure cleaning may get rid of moss from the roof, but the intense jets of water may damage the tiles or other roof fittings, risk flooding a loft 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 trouble in the future with most tile manufacturing businesses also cautioning people against this manner of roof cleaning.
Jet washing a roof is the least popular option as this in many instances can disrupt or break frail tiles from the pressure of the jet washer but can also ruin your roof when disturbing the tiles from walking on them.

Many rogue companies who do this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money and that it does not take a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.

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 kindest yet most beneficial ways to clear away moss on your roof and clean the roof is by employing the scraping method. By using a 9″ scraper on a dry day will efficiently flake off any moss on your roof without leaving any scratch marks on the tiles from doing so.

Remember – using this approach 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 the use of chemicals. Using a fungicide/moss killer after the moss has been gently removed will absorb into the tile but most importantly into the overlaps of the tiles killing off 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 remain intact and with the added application of roof cleaning chemicals this will prevent the moss from returning for many years making this the most worthwhile method.

What is the process?

We will supervise the roof carefully before beginning 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 dislodge the growth. Next we can begin to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change over time.

A few things to think about.

We’ve already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, look at the following.

• Size of house and the area of the roof.
• The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
• The type of roof – e.g. 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, it is not worth risking serious damage to yourself or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the free quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.