Roof Cleaning Nether Broughton offers a roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Nether Broughton and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your house, by getting rid of dirt, moss, lichen and more that has grown there.
As roofs become older and get more porous, many become invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and free of moss and dirt is usually challenging for many homeowners and may become a continual source of issues.
Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why should I do it?
A large build-up of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause you big problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as possible. Once it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well discover moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof into your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In truth, having the roof cleaned is an important service for a number of 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 unsightly because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual but after all it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new once more?
The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best possible solution is here.
Could I clean it myself?
The biggest reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it requires working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any sort of slip can lead to a very serious injury.
Many cow-boy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it doesn’t require a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A service like this requires a degree of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.
How is it done?
We will investigate your roof attentively before starting any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. Next we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change as time passes.
A few factors to think about.
We have already considered some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, look at the following.
- Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
- How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
- Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- Height of the roof.
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to you or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.