Roof Cleaning Milford provides a professional roof cleaning service for home and business premises in Milford and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a quick way of improving the look of your property, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has grown up there.
As roofs become older and become more porous, they are gradually affected by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and without moss is often very difficult for many owners and may become a major source of annoyance.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why have it cleaned?
A really serious build-up of moss, dirt on your roof and other natural growth may cause you serious problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you ignore 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, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it works its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, having a roof cleaned is an important service for a few reasons.
For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is purely an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is needed. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless 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 great to see it looking almost as good as new once more?
The next question is, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.
Could I just do this alone?
The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any type of fall can lead to a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, think it’s easy money or that it does not take much skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a level of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
How is it done?
We will survey the roof attentively before commencing any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.
A few factors to consider.
We have already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, look at the following.
- Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is growing 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 all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or damage to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or ring us for your free quote, and leave it to us.