Roof Cleaning Woodhouse Eaves provides a complete roof cleaning service for private and business premises in Woodhouse Eaves and surrounding areas in Nottinghamshire. Roof cleaning is a relatively quick and easy improvement to make to the look of your home, by clearing moss, lichen, dirt and more that has built up there.
As a roof ages and become more porous, many become invaded by algae, moss and dirt. Maintaining a roof that is clean and void of any moss and debris may be very difficult for the majority of homeowners and can become a constant source of problems.
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your roof look new again?
Why have it cleaned?
Large amounts of accumulation of moss and algae on your roof and other organic growth is likely to cause you big issues with the roof and the life-span of the tiles will in time be affected too. If you neglect your roof, you’ll find these plants will swiftly spread out of control with their roots finding their way into weak spots in the tiles of the roof, steadily widening them throughout time until cracks become visible. Like all plants they need water to survive, and after it rains, they’ll work like a sponge retaining as much water as possible. As it works its way in the cracks within your roof it could cause serious and expensive deterioration to the rafters and joists. Finally you could well find moss that has dislodged 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’s. In conclusion, having your roof cleaned is a required service for a number of reasons.
For a lot of people though getting their roof cleaned is purely an aesthetic decision and we don’t blame you for that! Roofs can become very unattractive because of organic growths like moss and lichen, and at that point a roof cleaning professional is necessary. Roofs are also periodically discoloured and stained by an everyday bacterium called gloeocapsa magma affecting the natural appearance of your otherwise beautiful house. Without a doubt, this bacteria growth is completely natural however it isn’t attractive to see and it can over time damage your roof. Comparing a clean roof and one that needs cleaning can be night and day. After years of seeing your roof get dirtier and dirtier wouldn’t it be lovely to see it looking like brand new like it used to?
The next question is, “Is this a simple DIY job that I should attempt to do myself?” Let’s consider some evidence to recommend what the best way to do this is.
Couldn’t I clean it myself?
The most common reason why most people haven’t attempted to clean their own roof is the fact that it involves working at a height where many of us wouldn’t feel safe or comfortable. At these heights any type of fall can lead to a very serious wound.
Many rogue tradespeople who attempt this kind of work, claim it is easy money and that it doesn’t require any skill. Is there any truth in that? A service like this requires a degree of skill and care that we can assure. Using proper roof access equipment, the right tools and our skill and understanding we can deliver a roof cleaning service that is worthwhile without you having to put yourself at unwanted risk.
How is it done?
We will survey your roof carefully before starting any work, to establish the best cleaning method to use depending on your roof. Then we will consider what’s growing there and the best way to clear out the growth. We can then start to work on cleansing 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 change over time.
Some factors to think about.
We’ve already hinted at some other things to consider that can affect having your roof cleaned. Now, let’s also consider the following.
- Size of dwelling and the size of the roof.
- How much vegetation is growing on the roof.
- The type of roof – for example in the case of a thatched roof, no water is involved.
- Accessibility of the roof.
- How high is the roof?
Keeping the aforementioned points in mind, it is not worth risking serious insult to you or damage to your dwelling by attempting a DIY roof clean. Fill out the quote form or call us for your quote, and leave it to the professionals.