Roof Cleaning Harby offers a full roof cleaning service for home and business properties in Harby and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your house, by removing moss, dirt and more that has built up there.
As a roof ages and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and dirt can be quite difficult for the majority of householders and can become a continual cause for problems.
Would it not be great to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why do it?
A large build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth could well cause you major problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, arranging to have the roof cleaned is an important job for a number of reasons.
For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t attractive to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new once more?
The next question is, “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 possible solution is here.
Could I just clean it alone?
The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any kind of slip can result in a very serious injury.
Many rogue tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, think it is easy money and that it does not require much skill. How wrong can they be A job like this requires a level of skill and care that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.
How is it done?
We will survey your roof carefully before commencing 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 approach to take to clear out the growth. We can then begin to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.
Some factors to consider.
We have already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, consider just a few more.
- Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
- How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
- Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is 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 free quote, and leave it to the pros.