Roof Cleaning Hockley provides a roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Hockley and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively simple improvement to make to the appearance of your house, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has accumulated on your roof.
As a roof ages and get more porous, many become affected by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and dirt can be challenging for many homeowners and becomes a constant problems.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why should I do it?
A really serious accumulation of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause major problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as possible. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which in time can lead to 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 many reasons.
For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is purely an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t attractive to look at and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new like it used to?
Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.
Couldn’t I just do this myself?
The most common reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any kind of fall can result in a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, think it’s easy money or that it does not require much skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a level of skill and care that we can assure. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
What is the process?
We will investigate your roof carefully before beginning any work, to determine the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. We can then start to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change over time.
A few factors to consider.
We have already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
- How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
- The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or damage to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to the pros.