Roof Cleaning Chellaston offers a professional roof cleaning service for residential and business properties in Chellaston and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a quick and easy way of improving the look of your property, by removing moss and anything else that has built up there.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, many become invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and debris can be very difficult for the majority of owners and can become a continual source of annoyance.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I do it?
A really serious build-up of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth may cause you big issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as possible. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In conclusion, having your 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 lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t pleasant to see and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new once more?
The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.
Couldn’t I just do this alone?
The most common reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it involves working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any sort of fall can result in a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, claim that it is easy money or that it doesn’t take any skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can assure. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct 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 in unnecessary danger.
What is the process?
We will investigate your roof carefully before starting any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to dislodge the growth. Then we can start to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.
A few factors to think about.
We have already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of house and the area of the roof.
- How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
- Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- How accessible is the roof?
- Height of the roof.
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the free quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to us.