Roof Cleaning Clifton offers a complete roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Clifton and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a speedy way of improving the look of your home, by getting rid of moss, dirt and more that has accumulated on your roof.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and debris may be very difficult for most homeowners and can become a annoyance.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why should I do it?
A large accumulation of moss and algae on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause big issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly grow out of control with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, getting the roof cleaned is a required service for a number of reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is purely an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t pleasant to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean 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 almost as good as new once more?
Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Couldn’t I do this alone?
The biggest reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any type of slip can result in a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy companies who attempt this kind of work, claim it is easy money and that it doesn’t require a lot of skill. How true is that? A job such as this requires a level of skill and care that we can assure. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.
How is it done?
We will survey your roof carefully 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 best way 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 change as time progresses.
A few things to think about.
We’ve already looked at some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of dwelling and the area of its roof.
- How much vegetation is present on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example in the case of 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 damage to yourself or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the quote form or call us for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.