Roof Cleaning Cinderhil offer a full roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Cinderhil and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your house, by clearing moss and anything else that has grown on your roof.
As a roof ages and get more porous, they are often affected by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and without moss and dirt can be very difficult for many householders and may become a continual problems.
Would it not be great to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I do it?
Large amounts of accumulation of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth may cause big problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In truth, having your roof cleaned is a required job for a few reasons.
For many though cleaning their roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t pleasant to see and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new again?
The next question is, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.
Can I just do this alone?
The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any kind of tumble can lead to a very serious injury.
Many cow-boy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, reckon it is easy money or that it doesn’t need much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.
What is the process?
We will inspect the roof attentively before commencing any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.
A few things to consider.
We’ve already hinted at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, consider just a few more.
- Size of house and the size of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
- How accessible is the roof?
- Height of the roof.
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or give us a call for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.