Roof Cleaning Boulton provides a roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Boulton and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick improvement to make to the look of your home, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and more that has grown up there.
As a roof becomes older and become more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and debris may be very difficult for the majority of owners and becomes a constant source of problems.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof look new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A large build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause you major problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all plants 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 finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well discover moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, having your roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t attractive 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 months and years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new again?
Next you might ask, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Can I do this myself?
The most common reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is because it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any type of slip can result in a very serious wound.
Many dodgy companies who do this kind of work, claim it’s easy money or that it does not require a lot of skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.
What is the process?
We will survey your roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to dislodge the growth. We can then start to work on purging the 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 improvement as time progresses.
Some things to consider.
We’ve already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of house 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.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious injury to you or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to the professionals.