Roof Cleaning Tollerton provides a professional roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Tollerton and surrounding towns and villages in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a relatively speedy way of improving the look of your home, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated on your roof.
As roofs become older and get more porous, they are often invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping the roof clean and without moss and dirt is usually challenging for the majority of owners and becomes a annoyance.
Would it not be nice to have your roof looking like new again?
Why do it?
A large accumulation of moss, dirt on roof tiles and other organic growth is likely to cause big problems with your roof and the life expectancy of the tiles will eventually be compromised too. If you ignore your roof, you’ll find these plants will quickly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weaknesses in the tiles of the roof, gradually widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to survive, and once it has rained, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it works its way in 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 come loose and rolled down the roof ending up in your gutter which can lead to overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In conclusion, getting your roof cleaned is a necessary job for a few reasons.
For many people though wanting a clean roof is entirely an aesthetic decision and we can’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like lichen and moss, and at that point a roof cleaning service is vital. Roofs are also often tarnished and stained by a common place bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise stunning house. Of course, this bacteria growth is completely natural nonetheless 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 watching your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be brilliant to see it looking like brand new once more?
Maybe you’re wondering, “Is this a easy 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.
Could I just do this myself?
The biggest reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where a lot of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these kinds of heights any type of fall can lead to a very serious wound.
Many dodgy tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, think it’s easy money and that it does not need a lot of skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can assure. Using the correct roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and know-how we can deliver a roof cleaning service that you are happy with without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
What is the process?
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 way to dislodge the growth. We can then 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 over time.
A few things to think about.
We’ve already hinted at some other factors that can affect a roof cleaning job. So, consider just a few more.
- Size of house and the size of the roof.
- How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example with a thatched roof, no water is used.
- How accessible is the roof?
- How high is the roof?
Keeping everything we have just mentioned in mind, don’t risk serious injury to yourself or dis-repair to your dwelling by trying to do your own roof cleaning. Fill in the quote form or ring us for a quote, and leave it to us.