Roof Cleaning Toton offer a complete roof cleaning service for residential and commercial premises in Toton and surrounding villages/towns in Nottinghamshire. Getting your roof cleaned is a relatively speedy way to improve the appearance of your property, by getting rid of moss, lichen, dirt and anything else that has accumulated there.
As a roof ages and get more porous, many become invaded by moss and dirt. Keeping your roof clean and free of moss and debris is often very difficult for many householders and may become a major cause for annoyance.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof look brand new again?
Why should I do it?
A really serious accumulation of moss, dirt on the tiles on your roof and other natural growth could well cause big problems with your roof and the life-span of the tiles will over time be affected too. If you overlook your roof, you’ll find these organic growths will rapidly spread uncontrollably with their roots working their way into weak spots in the roof tiles, progressively widening them over time until cracks become visible. Like all living organisms they need water to live, and when it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as they can. As it finds its way in the cracks within your roof it may well cause serious and costly destruction to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged and rolled down the roof finding itself in your gutter which can result in overflowing rainwater from your gutter which penetrates and damages your fascia boards. In truth, having a roof cleaned is a required service for many reasons.
For many 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 moss and lichen, and then a roof cleaning professional is vital. Roofs are also frequently discoloured and stained by a frequent bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the general appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely normal nonetheless it isn’t pleasant to look at and after a while it can 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 observing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking almost as good as new once more?
Next you might ask, “Is this a straightforward DIY job that I should have a go at doing myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Couldn’t I just do this alone?
The most common reason why most people don’t clean their own roof is the fact that it requires working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe and secure. At these kinds of heights any type of tumble can result in a very serious injury.
Many rogue tradespeople who carry out this kind of work, reckon it is easy money and that it does not need a lot of skill. How true is that? A job like this requires a level of experience and skill that we can provide. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that pleases you without you needing to put yourself in unnecessary danger.
How is it done?
We will survey your roof with care and attention before starting any work, to determine the best course of action depending on your roof. Then we will assess what’s growing there and the how best to clear out the growth. We can then begin to work on eradicating the roof of organic colonising growths by getting right into the moss root system and eliminating the spores. You’ll notice an instant improvement and continued change as time progresses.
A few factors to think about.
We’ve already looked 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 area of its roof.
- The level of vegetation that is currently on the roof.
- Type of roof – e.g. in the case of 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 damage to you or damage to your house by attempting a DIY roof clean. Complete the quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to us.