Roof Cleaning Arnold offer a complete roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Arnold and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick way to improve the look of your home, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has grown there.
As roofs age and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and debris may be quite difficult for the majority of householders and may become a major annoyance.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof look brand new again?
Why do it?
A large accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth may cause you major issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as possible. As it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, having a roof cleaned is a necessary job for a number of reasons.
For many people though cleaning their roof is solely an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual however it isn’t pleasant to see and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new again?
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 suggest what the best way to do this is.
Can I just do this alone?
The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any kind of fall can result in a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, claim it’s easy money or that it does not take much skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself at needless risk.
What is the process?
We will survey the roof with care and attention before starting any work, to determine the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to dislodge 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 immediate improvement and continued change as time passes.
A few things to consider.
We’ve already looked at some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of house and the size of the roof.
- How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
- The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
- How accessible is the roof?
- Height of the roof.
Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to the pros.