Roof Cleaning Heanor offer a full roof cleaning service for private and business properties in Heanor and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick way to improve the look of your home, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and more that has built up there.
As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and algae can be very difficult for the majority of householders and may become a major cause for problems.
Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why do it?
A large accumulation of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth may cause serious issues with the roof and the durability of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of 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 truth, getting your roof cleaned is a required job for a few reasons.
For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault 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 a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t attractive to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new again?
Next you might ask, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.
Should I do this myself?
The biggest reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any kind of tumble can lead to a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, claim it’s easy money and that it doesn’t need much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a level of skill and care that we can assure. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself at needless risk.
How is it done?
We will inspect the roof attentively before commencing any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Next we can begin 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 improvement as time passes.
Some factors to think about.
We have already looked at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, look at the following.
- Size of house and the area of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
- How accessible is the roof?
- How high is the roof?
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to us.