Roof Cleaning Colwick offers a full roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Colwick and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick and easy way to improve the look of your house, by clearing moss, dirt and anything else that has accumulated there.
As a roof ages and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss can be challenging for most owners and may become a major source of annoyance.
Would it not be great to have your roof look new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A large build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other natural growth could well cause you serious problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly grow out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof into your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, having a roof cleaned is an important service for a number of reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t pleasant to see and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new once more?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Can I clean it alone?
The biggest reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any kind of tumble can lead to a very serious wound.
Many dodgy tradespeople who do this kind of work, think that it is easy money and that it does not require any skill. How true is that? A service like this requires a level of skill and care that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the best 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.
How is it done?
We will inspect your roof carefully before starting any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. We can then start to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement over time.
Some things to consider.
We have already looked at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, look at the following.
- Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
- How much vegetation is present on the roof.
- The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- Height of the roof.
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to yourself or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the free quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to us.