Roof Cleaning Long Clawson provides a complete roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Long Clawson and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick way to improve the appearance of your home, by removing moss and more that has grown up there.
As roofs age and get more porous, many become affected by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss can be challenging for most homeowners and may become a constant source of annoyance.
Would it not be wonderful to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A really serious build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause you serious issues with the roof and the durability of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread out of control with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, having a roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.
For many though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal 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 years of seeing 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 simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.
Could I clean it myself?
The biggest reason why a lot of people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any kind of fall can lead to a very serious injury.
Many rogue tradespeople who carry out this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it does not require much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a level of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
What is the process?
We will inspect the roof attentively before beginning any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to dislodge the growth. Then we can begin to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement over time.
Some things to think about.
We have already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
- Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is used.
- How accessible is the roof?
- How high is the roof?
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the free quote form or call us for a quote, and leave it to the pros.