Roof Cleaning Kings Newton offer a professional roof cleaning service for home and commercial premises in Kings Newton and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively simple improvement to make to the appearance of your property, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has built up there.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, many become affected by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and free of moss can be very difficult for many homeowners and may become a constant issues.
Would it not be wonderful to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why do it?
A really serious accumulation of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause big issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof into your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, having a roof cleaned is an important job for a few reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is purely an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. 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 a clean can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new once more?
The next question is, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.
Can 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 comfortable or safe. At these heights any type of tumble can result in a very serious injury.
Many cow-boy tradespeople who do this kind of work, think it’s easy money and that it does not need much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.
How is it done?
We will inspect your roof attentively before commencing any work, to establish 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 clear out the growth. Next we can start to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change as time progresses.
Some factors to think about.
We have already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, look at the following.
- Size of dwelling and the area of the 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.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- Height of the roof.
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious insult to you or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to the pros.