Roof Cleaning Long Eaton offer a full roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Long Eaton and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a quick and easy way to improve the look of your property, by clearing moss and more that has grown on your roof.
As roofs become older and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and dirt can be very difficult for the majority of homeowners and can become a source of problems.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof looking like new again?
Why have it cleaned?
Large amounts of build-up of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other organic growth may cause major issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow out of control with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. In truth, getting a roof cleaned is a necessary job for a number of reasons.
For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t pleasant to see and gradually 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 watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new like it used to?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.
Couldn’t I just do this myself?
The most common reason why a lot of people don’t clean their own roof is since it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any type of tumble can result in a very serious injury.
Many cow-boy tradespeople who do this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it doesn’t require much skill. How true is that? A job such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can deliver. 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.
How is it done?
We will inspect the roof attentively before starting any work, to determine 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 cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement over time.
A few things to consider.
We have already hinted at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, look at the following.
- Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
- How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
- The 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 damage to yourself or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to the pros.