Roof Cleaning Swanwick provides a full roof cleaning service for residential and business premises in Swanwick and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning can be a relatively quick way of improving the look of your property, by clearing dirt, moss, lichen and more that has grown up there.
As a roof becomes older and become more porous, they are gradually affected by moss and debris. Keeping the roof clean and void of any moss is often very difficult for the majority of owners and becomes a major issues.
Wouldn’t it be great to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why should I do it?
A large build-up of dirt, moss on roof tiles and other natural growth may cause big issues with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread out of control with their roots creeping their way into vulnerable spots in the roof tiles, gradually widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and after it rains, they’ll behave like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it finds its way in the cracks into your roof it might well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Also you could well find moss that has come loose and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which saturates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, having a roof cleaned is a necessary job for many reasons.
For many people though cleaning their roof is simply an aesthetic preference and we can’t fault you for that! Roofs can become very dull due to organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning company is necessary. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise charming home. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal however 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 years of seeing your roof get progressively dirtier wouldn’t it be great to see it looking as good as new once more?
The next question is, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should try to do myself?” Let’s look at some evidence to propose what the best way to do this is.
Should I do this alone?
The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is because it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any sort of tumble can lead to a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy companies who carry out this kind of work, claim that it is easy money and that it doesn’t take 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 appropriate roof access equipment, the best tools and our skill and know-how we can provide for you a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at needless risk.
How is it done?
We will investigate your roof carefully before starting any work, to establish the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will look at what’s growing there and the best approach to take to dislodge the growth. We can then begin to work on purging your roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the root system of the moss and killing the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued improvement as time passes.
A few things to consider.
We have already looked at some other factors that can affect having your roof cleaned. So, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of dwelling and the size of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
- How accessible is the roof?
- Height of the roof.
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, it is not worth risking serious injury to you or dis-repair to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the quote form or call us for your free quote, and leave it to the professionals.