Roof Cleaning Shepshed provides a professional roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Shepshed and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Having your roof cleaned can be a relatively simple way to improve the look of your property, by getting rid of moss and more that has built up on your roof.
As roofs become older and get more porous, many become affected by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and without moss and dirt can be quite difficult for the majority of householders and can become a major source of issues.
Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I do it?
A large accumulation of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause you big problems with your roof and the durability of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they can. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and expensive damage to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, getting a roof cleaned is an important job for many reasons.
For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural but after all it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time 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 observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking almost as good as new once more?
The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.
Should I clean it myself?
The most common reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any kind of fall can lead to a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy companies who do this kind of work, reckon it is easy money or that it doesn’t require much skill. How true is that? A job like this requires a degree of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.
How is it done?
We will survey your roof carefully before beginning any work, to identify the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to dislodge the growth. Then we can begin to work on cleansing your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change over time.
Some factors to consider.
We have already looked at some other elements that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, look at the following.
- Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
- The level of vegetation that is present on the roof.
- The type of roof – e.g. in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- Height of the roof.
Keeping all of the above in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or damage to your home by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or call us for a free quote, and leave it to the pros.