Roof Cleaning Langar offers a professional roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Langar and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Having your roof cleaned is a quick way of improving the look of your home, by getting rid of dirt, moss, lichen and more that has built up up there.
As roofs become older and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and dirt can be challenging for most householders and may become a cause for annoyance.
Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A really serious accumulation of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other organic growth may cause big issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as possible. As it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a required service for many reasons.
For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is simply an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t nice to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new once more?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best possible solution is here.
Should I just clean it alone?
The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any type of fall can result in a very serious wound.
Many rogue tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, reckon it is easy money or that it doesn’t need any skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a level of skill and care 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 needless risk.
How is it done?
We will survey your roof attentively before starting any work, to determine the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. We can then start to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change over time.
A few things to think about.
We have already looked at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
- Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- How accessible is the roof?
- How high is the roof?
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious damage to yourself or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the free quote form or give us a call for your quote, and leave it to us.