Roof Cleaning Saxelbye offers a roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Saxelbye and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a quick improvement to make to the appearance of your house, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has built up up there.
As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are often invaded by moss, algae and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss is often challenging for the majority of owners and can become a constant cause for issues.
Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof look brand new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A large accumulation of moss, dirt on your roof and other organic growth could well cause you serious issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, steadily widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and costly damage 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 in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. Really then, arranging to have your roof cleaned is a necessary service for a few reasons.
For a lot of people though cleaning their roof is solely an aesthetic preference and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and this is when a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t attractive to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Couldn’t I do this alone?
The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is because it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any type of tumble can result in a very serious wound.
Many rogue tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, claim it’s easy money and that it does not need any skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a level of experience and skill that we can assure. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill 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 investigate the roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to identify the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time passes.
Some factors to think about.
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 dwelling and the size of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
- Type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to yourself or damage to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the free quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to the professionals.