Roof Cleaning Snape Wood offer a professional roof cleaning service for residential and commercial properties in Snape Wood and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a simple way to improve the look of your house, by getting rid of moss, dirt and anything else that has accumulated up there.
As roofs age and get more porous, they are often affected by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss and dirt may be very difficult for most owners and can become a major problems.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A large build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other natural growth is likely to cause you serious problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread out of control with their roots working their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to thrive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge holding as much water as possible. As it works its way in the cracks into your roof it may well cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well discover moss that has dislodged 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’s. In truth, arranging to have a roof cleaned is an important job for a few reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also periodically tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking like brand new once more?
Maybe you’re wondering, “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 just do this myself?
The most common reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these kinds of heights any sort of fall can lead to a very serious injury.
Many rogue tradespeople who carry out this kind of work, think that it is easy money or that it doesn’t require a lot of skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a level of skill and care that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.
What is the process?
We will inspect the roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Next we can start to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change as time progresses.
Some things to consider.
We have already considered some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of house and the area of its roof.
- How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- How accessible is the roof?
- How high is the roof?
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious insult to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the free quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to the pros.