Roof Cleaning St Ann’S offer a complete roof cleaning service for private and business properties in St Ann’S and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning can be a simple way to improve the look of your house, by removing dirt, moss, lichen and more that has built up up there.
As a roof becomes older and get more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss and debris is usually very difficult for many homeowners and can become a major problems.
Would it not be nice to have your roof look brand new again?
Why should I do it?
A large build-up of moss and algae on the tiles on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause you major issues with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will rapidly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks appear. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it might well cause serious and costly deterioration to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well become aware of moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof into your gutter which in time can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, having your roof cleaned is a necessary service for many reasons.
For many though getting their roof cleaned is solely an aesthetic decision and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning service is needed. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the familiar appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t pleasant to look at and after a while it can damage your roof. Comparing 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 great to see it looking like brand new again?
The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best possible solution is here.
Could I just clean it myself?
The biggest reason why a lot of people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is since it usually means working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel comfortable or safe. At these heights any kind of tumble can lead to a very serious wound.
Many dodgy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, reckon it is easy money or that it doesn’t need much skill. How wrong can they be A job such as this requires a level of skill and attention that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our experience and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you needing to put yourself at needless risk.
How is it done?
We will investigate your roof attentively 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 start to work on purging the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an improvement straight away and continued change as time passes.
A few factors to think about.
We’ve already hinted at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. Now, consider just a few more.
- Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
- Type of roof – e.g. with a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- How accessible is the roof?
- Height of the roof.
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your house by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the free quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.