Roof Cleaning Hose offer a roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Hose and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a simple improvement to make to the look of your property, by clearing moss and anything else that has built up there.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are often invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and dirt is usually very difficult for the majority of homeowners and can become a major source of problems.
Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why should I do it?
A really serious accumulation of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth could well cause major issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly grow uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In conclusion, having your roof cleaned is a necessary service for a number of reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t pleasant to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new once more?
The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.
Can I clean it alone?
The most common reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it usually means working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any kind of fall can lead to a very serious injury.
Many rogue tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, claim it is easy money and that it doesn’t take any skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a degree of skill and care that we can assure. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.
How is it done?
We will investigate your roof carefully before commencing any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. Next we can begin to work on purging 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 as time passes.
Some things to consider.
We’ve already looked at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, consider just a few more.
- Size of house and the size of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
- The type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
- How accessible is the roof?
- How high is the roof?
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, don’t risk serious injury to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the free quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to us.