Roof Cleaning Castle Donnington offers a professional roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Castle Donnington and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively speedy way to improve the look of your home, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and more that has built up there.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are often affected by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and debris can be quite difficult for the majority of homeowners and may become a source of annoyance.
Would it not be wonderful to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why do it?
A really serious build-up of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause serious issues with the roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In truth, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a required service for a few reasons.
For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is purely an aesthetic preference and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is needed. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t nice to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new again?
The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.
Can I do this myself?
The biggest reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any kind of slip can result in a very serious injury.
Many dodgy companies who do this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money and that it doesn’t require a lot of skill. How true is that? A job like this requires a level of skill and care that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at needless risk.
How is it done?
We will inspect the roof attentively before beginning any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to remove the growth. Then we can begin to work on cleansing your 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 as time progresses.
Some factors to consider.
We have already considered some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, look at the following.
- Size of house and the size of the roof.
- How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
- Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- How accessible is the roof?
- Height of the roof.
Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to yourself or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to us.