Roof Cleaning Lenton provides a full roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Lenton and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick improvement to make to the look of your property, by removing moss and more that has built up there.
As roofs age and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and without moss and dirt is often challenging for the majority of householders and can become a source of annoyance.
Would it not be great to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A large build-up of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause big problems with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and once it has rained, they’ll behave like a sponge holding as much water as they can. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of 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, getting the roof cleaned is a necessary job for many reasons.
For many though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic preference and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful dwelling. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time 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 as good as new again?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Could I just clean it myself?
The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any type of slip can result in a very serious injury.
Many dodgy companies who do this kind of work, claim it is easy money or that it doesn’t require a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A service such as this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
What is the process?
We will inspect your roof attentively before starting any work, to identify the best course of action 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 start to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement over time.
Some factors to consider.
We have already looked at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of house and the area of its roof.
- How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
- Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious damage to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the professionals.