Roof Cleaning Quorn offer a full roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Quorn and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a quick way to improve the look of your property, by getting rid of moss and anything else that has built up up there.
As roofs age and get more porous, many become invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss can be very difficult for many householders and becomes a continual source of problems.
Would it not be great to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
Large amounts of accumulation of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth could well cause major problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread out of control with their roots working their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and once it has rained, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and fallen down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. Really then, having your roof cleaned is a required service for a number of reasons.
For many people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we can’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 needed. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal but after all it isn’t nice to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing 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 brilliant to see it looking like brand new like it used to?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Should I just clean it alone?
The biggest reason why a lot of 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 and secure. At these heights any type of slip can lead to a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy companies who carry out this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money and that it does not require much skill. How wrong can they be A job like this requires a level of skill and care that we can assure. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
What is the process?
We will investigate the roof carefully before commencing any work, to determine the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. Then we can begin to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued improvement as time progresses.
Some things to consider.
We have already hinted at some other elements that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of house and the size of the roof.
- The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- How accessible is the roof?
- Height of the roof.
Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or damage to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to the professionals.