Roof Cleaning Teversal offers a complete roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Teversal and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned can be a relatively quick way to improve the appearance of your house, by getting rid of moss, dirt and anything else that has built up up there.
As roofs become older and get more porous, many become affected by moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and algae can be challenging for the majority of owners and may become a source of annoyance.
Would it not be wonderful to have your roof looking like brand new again?
Why do it?
Large amounts of accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth could well cause you serious problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will quickly grow uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, progressively widening them over the course of time until cracks emerge. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge securing as much water as they possibly can. As it finds 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 discover moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which damages and soaks into your fascia’s. In conclusion, arranging to have the roof cleaned is an important service for a few reasons.
For many though getting their roof cleaned is solely an aesthetic preference and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive due to organic growths like lichen and moss, and this is when a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also frequently tarnished and stained by a prevalent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise charming dwelling. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is not unusual nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to see and it can over time damage your roof. The difference between a clean roof and one that hasn’t been cleaned can be night and day. After months and years of watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new once more?
The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to suggest what the best way to do this is.
Could I just do this alone?
The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is since it usually means working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any sort of slip can result in a very serious wound.
Many cow-boy tradesmen who carry out this kind of work, think it’s easy money or that it doesn’t take much skill. Is there any truth in that? A service such as this requires a degree of experience and skill that we can deliver. Using the correct roof access equipment, the correct tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you having to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
What is the process?
We will inspect the roof carefully before starting any work, to establish the best approach to take depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the how best to dislodge the growth. Next we can begin to work on eradicating your roof of organic colonising growths by getting deep into the moss root system and killing the spores. You’ll notice an immediate improvement and continued improvement as time passes.
Some factors to think about.
We have already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect a roof cleaning service. Now, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of house and the size of the roof.
- The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is used.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious damage to you or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill in the quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.