Roof Cleaning Little Chester provides a roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Little Chester and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Having your roof cleaned is a simple improvement to make to the look of your house, by clearing moss and anything else that has accumulated on your roof.
As a roof ages and become more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss can be quite difficult for many householders and may become a constant source of issues.
Would it not be great to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A large accumulation of moss and algae on roof tiles and other natural growth is likely to cause big issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as possible. As it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, getting a roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.
For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is solely an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming home. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t pleasant 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 months and years of observing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new like it used to?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Could I clean it myself?
The most common reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is because it usually means working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious wound.
Many rogue companies who do this kind of work, think it’s easy money or that it does not need any skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a level of skill and attention that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.
What is the process?
We will investigate the roof with care and attention before commencing any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove the growth. Then we can start to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.
Some factors to think about.
We have already considered some other factors 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.
- The 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 the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to you or damage to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the free quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to the pros.