Roof Cleaning Somercoates offers a full roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Somercoates and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a quick and easy way to improve the appearance of your house, by removing moss and anything else that has grown up there.
As roofs become older and become more porous, they are often invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and algae is usually quite difficult for most homeowners and may become a major problems.
Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A large build-up of moss and algae on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause you big problems with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them over time until cracks appear. Like all plants they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it finds its way through the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well discover moss that has come loose and fallen down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. Really then, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a necessary job for a number of reasons.
For a lot of people though wanting a clean roof is simply an aesthetic preference and we don’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 an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful home. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless it isn’t pleasant 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 observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new like it used to?
The next question is, “Is this a easy DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Couldn’t I just clean it alone?
The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is since it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any type of tumble can result in a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy tradespeople who do this kind of work, think that it is easy money and that it does not require much skill. Is there any truth in that? A job like this requires a level of skill and attention that we can assure. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our experience and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.
How is it done?
We will inspect the roof with care and attention before beginning any work, to determine the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. Next we can start to work on purging your 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 change as time progresses.
Some factors to think about.
We’ve already considered some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of house and the size of its roof.
- How much vegetation is currently on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to you or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or give us a call for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.