Roof Cleaning Lace Market provides a roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Lace Market and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively simple way to improve the appearance of your house, by clearing moss and more that has grown there.
As roofs age and get more porous, they are often invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and debris can be very difficult for the majority of homeowners and becomes a continual source of problems.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A really serious accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other natural growth is likely to cause you major issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly spread out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a necessary service for a few reasons.
For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t attractive to see and after a while 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 watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new again?
The next question is, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.
Could I clean it alone?
The most common reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is since it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any type of fall can result in a very serious injury.
Many cow-boy tradesmen who do this kind of work, reckon that it is easy money or that it does not take a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A job like this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.
What is the process?
We will investigate your roof attentively before commencing any work, to identify the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. We can then begin to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.
Some factors to consider.
We’ve already looked at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, consider just a few more.
- Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
- The type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- How accessible is the roof?
- How high is the roof?
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to yourself or damage to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to the pros.