Roof Cleaning Rose Hill offer a complete roof cleaning service for home and commercial properties in Rose Hill and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning can be a quick way to improve the look of your property, by removing moss and anything else that has grown there.
As roofs become older and get more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and without moss and dirt is usually quite difficult for most owners and may become a annoyance.
Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A really serious build-up of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause you big issues with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as possible. As it works its way in the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and costly damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In truth, having a roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.
For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is solely an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise beautiful dwelling. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t attractive to see and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new again?
The next question is, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.
Should I do this myself?
The biggest reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it usually means working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any type of fall can result in a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy tradesmen who attempt this kind of work, claim it is easy money or that it does not take any skill. How true is that? A service like this requires a level of skill and care that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.
How is it done?
We will survey your roof with care and attention before starting any work, to identify the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove 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 instant improvement and continued improvement over time.
Some things to consider.
We’ve already considered some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of house and the area of the roof.
- How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example 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, don’t risk serious damage to yourself or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the free quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.