Roof Cleaning Selston provides a complete roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Selston and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick improvement to make to the look of your home, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has built up there.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and debris. Keeping your roof clean and void of any moss and dirt is often very difficult for most owners and may become a major source of issues.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why do it?
A large build-up of moss and algae on roof tiles and other natural growth is likely to cause you big issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as they can. As it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. Really then, getting the roof cleaned is a required job for a few reasons.
For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is entirely an aesthetic decision and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise stunning home. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t attractive to see and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new again?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best possible solution is here.
Can I clean it myself?
The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these heights any kind of slip can result in a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, reckon it’s easy money and that it does not take much skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a level of experience and skill that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver 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 starting any work, to determine the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to dislodge the growth. Then we can start to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time progresses.
A few things to consider.
We’ve already hinted at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, look at the following.
- Size of house and the size of its 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 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 dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the quote form or give us a call for a quote, and leave it to the professionals.