Roof Cleaning Blidworth Bottoms offers a roof cleaning service for private and commercial properties in Blidworth Bottoms and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a relatively quick and easy way to improve the look of your home, by removing moss, dirt and anything else that has accumulated there.
As roofs age and get more porous, many become invaded by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and dirt may be quite difficult for the majority of owners and may become a cause for problems.
Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof looking like new again?
Why have it cleaned?
A really serious accumulation of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth could well cause major problems with the roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In truth, having a roof cleaned is a required service for a number of reasons.
For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is purely an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t pleasant to see and it can over time 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 great to see it looking almost as good as new again?
The next question is, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.
Should I do this alone?
The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of slip can result in a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy companies who carry out this kind of work, claim it is easy money or that it does not need any skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a degree of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself at needless risk.
How is it done?
We will survey your roof carefully before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Next we can begin to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change over time.
Some factors to think about.
We’ve already looked at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, consider just a few more.
- Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
- How much vegetation is present on the roof.
- Type of roof – for example 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 insult to you 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.