Roof Cleaning South Normanton provides a complete roof cleaning service for home and business properties in South Normanton and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the appearance of your home, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated there.
As roofs become older and get more porous, many become invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and free of moss is usually very difficult for many homeowners and becomes a major cause for problems.
Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A really serious build-up of moss and algae on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause you big issues with the roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots creeping their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as possible. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia’s. In conclusion, arranging to have a roof cleaned is a required service for a number of reasons.
For many people though getting their roof cleaned is solely an aesthetic choice and we don’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning company is needed. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful dwelling. By all means, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t nice to look at and gradually it can damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that needs a clean can be night and day. After years of watching your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new once more?
Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to recommend what the best possible solution is here.
Should I just do this myself?
The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is because it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any kind of slip can lead to a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy companies who attempt this kind of work, claim that it is easy money or that it doesn’t take much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a level of skill and care that we can deliver. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and understanding we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself at unwanted risk.
What is the process?
We will survey the roof with care and attention before starting any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best approach to take to clear out the growth. We can then start to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and destroying the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time passes.
A few things to think about.
We’ve already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, consider just a few more.
- Size of dwelling and the area of the 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 used.
- How accessible is the roof?
- How high is the roof?
Keeping all of the above in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to yourself or damage to your home by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Complete the free quote form or give us a call for your free quote, and leave it to us.