Roof Cleaning California offer a full roof cleaning service for private and business properties in California and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a quick way to improve the look of your property, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has built up there.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are often invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss may be challenging for many homeowners and can become a constant problems.
Would it not be wonderful to have your roof look brand new again?
Why do it?
A really serious build-up of moss and algae on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause serious problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage 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. Really then, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a required service for a few reasons.
For many people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t attractive to see and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning 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 almost as good as new once more?
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 recommend what the best possible solution is here.
Couldn’t I clean it myself?
The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any type of tumble can lead to a very serious injury.
Many cow-boy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, claim it’s easy money and that it does not require a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
How is it done?
We will investigate the roof with care and attention before commencing 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. Then we can start 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 instant improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.
A few things to consider.
We have already hinted at some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of house and the size of the roof.
- The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
- Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- How accessible is the roof?
- How high is the roof?
Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to the pros.