Roof Cleaning Stanley Common offer a professional roof cleaning service for home and business premises in Stanley Common and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively speedy way to improve the look of your property, by getting rid of moss and more that has accumulated up there.
As roofs become older and become more porous, they are often affected by moss and debris. Maintaining a roof that is clean and without moss and dirt is often challenging for many householders and may become a major source of problems.
Would it not be great to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why should I have it cleaned?
A really serious build-up of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause you big problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will in time be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will swiftly grow uncontrollably with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them over time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to survive, and when it rains, they’ll act like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way through the cracks into your roof it could cause serious and expensive destruction to the rafters and joists. Lastly you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof into your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia boards. In conclusion, having your roof cleaned is a necessary service for a number of reasons.
For many people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic choice and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unsightly because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning company is vital. Roofs are also often discoloured and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t attractive to see and gradually it can damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After months and years of seeing your roof get more and more dirty wouldn’t it be great to see it looking almost as good as new like it used to?
The next question is, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.
Couldn’t I do this alone?
The biggest reason why most people don’t want to risk cleaning their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious injury.
Many cow-boy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, think it is easy money and that it does not need much skill. How true is that? A service such as this requires a degree of skill and care that we can assure. Using proper roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at needless risk.
How is it done?
We will inspect the roof attentively before commencing any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to remove the growth. Next we can begin to work on cleansing the roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued change as time progresses.
A few factors to consider.
We’ve already considered some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning service. So, let’s have a quick look at these.
- Size of dwelling and the area of the roof.
- How much vegetation is present on the roof.
- The type of roof – e.g. with 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 insult to you or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill out the free quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to us.