Roof Cleaning Beechdale provides a complete roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Beechdale and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a speedy way of improving the look of your property, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and more that has built up there.
As roofs become older and become more porous, they are often affected by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss can be challenging for most homeowners and may become a issues.
Would it not be great to have your roof look brand new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
Large amounts of build-up of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth may cause major issues with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has come loose 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 an important service for a number of reasons.
For many though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as 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 suggest what the best possible solution is here.
Could I do this myself?
The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any sort of fall can result in a very serious injury.
Many cow-boy companies who do this kind of work, think it’s easy money and that it doesn’t take any skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can provide. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
What is the process?
We will inspect the roof carefully before commencing any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use 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 right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement over time.
A few things to think about.
We have already considered some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, look at the following.
- Size of house and the area of the roof.
- The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
- Type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- How accessible is the roof?
- Height of the roof.
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to the pros.