Roof Cleaning Shardlow offer a roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Shardlow and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively simple way to improve the look of your house, by removing moss, dirt and more that has built up up there.
As roofs age and get more porous, they are gradually invaded by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and debris is often quite difficult for the majority of homeowners and may become a constant cause for problems.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I do it?
Large amounts of build-up of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth may cause serious issues with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow out of control with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all plants they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. Once it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, having your roof cleaned is an important service for a number of reasons.
For many though getting their roof cleaned is simply an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault 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 needed. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. By all means, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to see and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking as good as new once more?
Next you might ask, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best possible solution is here.
Could I clean it myself?
The most common reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any kind of fall can result in a very serious injury.
Many cow-boy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, claim it’s easy money or that it doesn’t require a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A job such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can deliver. Using the appropriate roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.
How is it done?
We will investigate your roof attentively before beginning 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 clear out the growth. Then we can start to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement over time.
A few things to consider.
We’ve already looked 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 the roof.
- The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
- Type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the free quote form or ring us for your quote, and leave it to the pros.