Roof Cleaning Keyworth offer a complete roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Keyworth and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively speedy way to improve the look of your property, by removing moss and anything else that has grown up there.
As roofs age and become more porous, they are often affected by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and dirt is often challenging for the majority of homeowners and can become a continual cause for issues.
Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like new again?
Why do it?
A really serious build-up of moss and algae on roof tiles and other organic growth may cause serious problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. As it works its way through the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly 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 penetrates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, arranging to have your roof cleaned is a required job for many reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is solely an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming home. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal however it isn’t attractive to see 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 months and years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new again?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.
Should I clean it alone?
The biggest reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it usually means working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any type of tumble can lead to a very serious injury.
Many dodgy companies who attempt this kind of work, think it is easy money and that it doesn’t require much skill. How true is that? A job like this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can assure. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.
What is the process?
We will survey your roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement over time.
Some things to think about.
We have already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
- The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
- Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- How accessible is the roof?
- Height of the roof.
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious insult to you or dis-repair to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.