Roof Cleaning Eastwood offer a full roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Eastwood and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your home, by removing moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated up there.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and algae is usually challenging for the majority of householders and becomes a constant cause for annoyance.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why do it?
A large accumulation of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth may cause major issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, 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 retaining as much water as they can. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In truth, arranging to have your roof cleaned is a necessary job for a few reasons.
For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t attractive to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new like it used to?
Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward 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.
Couldn’t I just clean it myself?
The biggest reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to 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 type of tumble can result in a very serious injury.
Many cow-boy tradesmen who do this kind of work, claim it is easy money or that it does not take any skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
How is it done?
We will investigate the roof carefully before starting any work, to identify the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Then we can start to work on eradicating your 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 improvement over time.
Some things to think about.
We’ve already looked at some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of house and the size of its roof.
- How much vegetation is present on the roof.
- 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, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.