Roof Cleaning Bilborough provides a roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Bilborough and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a relatively simple improvement to make to the appearance of your home, by clearing moss, dirt and anything else that has accumulated up there.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are often affected by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and free of moss and dirt can be quite difficult for the majority of homeowners and becomes a constant source of annoyance.
Would it not be wonderful to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why should I do it?
A really serious build-up of dirt, moss on your roof and other organic growth could well cause you serious problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way in the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find 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 saturates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, getting a roof cleaned is an important job for a number of reasons.
For many though cleaning their roof is solely an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to see and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new again?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.
Should I do this alone?
The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any kind of tumble can result in a very serious wound.
Many rogue tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it doesn’t 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 deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.
How is it done?
We will inspect your roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. Next we can start to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time progresses.
Some factors to consider.
We have already hinted at some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of house and the size of the roof.
- The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
- The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- Height of the roof.
Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious insult to you or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to us.