Roof Cleaning Sinfin provides a roof cleaning service for private and commercial premises in Sinfin and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a simple way of improving the look of your property, by getting rid of dirt, moss, lichen and anything else that has built up there.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are often affected by moss, algae and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and free of moss and debris may be quite difficult for the majority of homeowners and can become a source of annoyance.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof look brand new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A really serious build-up of dirt, moss on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth could well cause you major issues with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be compromised too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly spread out of control with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the roof tiles, progressively widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to thrive, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge holding as much water as they possibly can. Once it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. Really then, having your roof cleaned is an important service for a few reasons.
For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic decision and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and then a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning dwelling. Of course, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless 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 cleaning can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking as good as new once more?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.
Could I do this myself?
The most common reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is because it involves working at a height where most of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any sort of tumble can result in a very serious injury.
Many dodgy tradespeople who do this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it does not take much skill. How true is that? A job like this requires a level of skill and attention that we can provide. Using the correct roof access equipment, the best tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
What is the process?
We will investigate the roof attentively before starting any work, to identify the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Then we can start to work on eradicating the 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 as time progresses.
Some 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 its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is growing on the roof.
- The 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 all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or damage to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the quote form or ring us for a free quote, and leave it to us.