Roof Cleaning Litchurch offer a complete roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Litchurch and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your house, by clearing moss and anything else that has built up on your roof.
As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are often affected by moss, algae and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and debris may be very difficult for many homeowners and can become a constant annoyance.
Would it not be great to have your roof look new again?
Why do it?
A large accumulation of moss and algae on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause major issues with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as they can. Once it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, getting the roof cleaned is an important job for many reasons.
For many people though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame 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 vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t nice to see and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new again?
Next you might ask, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.
Could I just clean it myself?
The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any type of fall can result in a very serious injury.
Many rogue companies who attempt this kind of work, claim it is easy money and that it doesn’t require much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the correct 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 needless risk.
How is it done?
We will inspect your roof attentively before commencing any work, to determine 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 dislodge the growth. Next we can begin to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.
A few things to think about.
We’ve already considered some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of house and the area of the roof.
- The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
- Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to the pros.