Roof Cleaning Dunkirk provides a professional roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Dunkirk and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a quick and easy improvement to make to the appearance of your property, by clearing moss and anything else that has built up up there.
As roofs age and become more porous, they are often invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and algae may be very difficult for many householders and may become a constant source of problems.
Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof look new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A large build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth could well cause big issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way through the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In conclusion, arranging to have your roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning service is necessary. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to see and it can over time 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 seeing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new once more?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best possible solution is here.
Couldn’t I do this myself?
The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is since it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any sort of fall can lead to a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy tradesmen who do this kind of work, claim it’s easy money or that it does not take any skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a level of skill and care that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.
How is it done?
We will inspect your roof attentively before commencing any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at 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 moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.
Some things to think about.
We have already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
- The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- Height of the roof.
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to you or dis-repair to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to us.