Our roofs are often neglected as they silently defend us from the everyday elements and shield our property's interior, however if overlooked they do have their limits. 

Neglecting to clean your roof can result in the growth of moss and algae, water damage, reduced energy efficiency, structural deterioration and potential health concerns due to mould growth.

Regular roof maintenance is crucial to preserving the longevity and health of your home.

Some people believe that DIY roof cleaning, or asking the local odd job man, is the way forward. However, hiring a professional team to come in to do the work is far more beneficial, from a safety, cost and method aspect: the costs of professional roof cleaning pales in insignificance when compared with how much replacing your roof would cost should you neglect it.

4 Dangers of not hiring Professionals to clean your Roof:

1. Risk to Yourself

Climbing on to the roof involves the risk of falls, which can result in serious injuries. Roofs can be slippery, especially when covered with moss, algae, or debris. Without proper safety measures and equipment the likelihood of slipping and falling is significantly increased.

We are health and safety trained, qualified and experienced at working at height; we also have access to our own mobile towers, scaffolding, ladders and podium steps, saving you the hassle and cost of hiring.  

And another thing, us professionals have is insurance whereas DIY cleaning doesn’t come with liability insurance, making the work riskier and potentially very costly.

We are also trained to apply biocides to keep your roof in tiptop condition, treatments that you may not be familiar with using safely yourself.

2. Damage to your Roof and Property

By attempting to clean your roof yourself you are likely to end up causing more detriment to your property -  not only will clambering up on your roof risk damaging the ridge caps and cause structural damage, you won't be able to reach the level of cleanliness a professional can with their specialised tools and methods and you'll likely leave dirt and stubborn growths behind.  

The techniques you or an unskilled contractor plan on using may also cause damage to your roof - power washing comes to mind as an outdated 'quick fix' technique when in fact pressure washing often causes irreversible structural damage to the roof; it simply erodes the surface, drives existing spores deeper in and increases the spread and growth of algae and fungi and actually facilitates water entering the interior of your property. 

Contrastingly, we undertake manual moss removal using telescopic poles and a range of profiled scraping tools tailored to your roof construction. We employ a soft washing technique which has revolutionised the roof and exterior cleaning industry by allowing more carefully metered chemical solutions to be applied to building surfaces for the benefit of cleaning surfaces chemically without pressure.

Soft washing is a cleaning method using low pressure and specialised solutions (typically bleach, biocide, water, and sometimes a surfactant) to safely remove mildew, bacteria, algae and other organic stains from roofs and other building exteriors.

Thanks to these methods, we can avoid the marking and damaging to your tiles that's caused by pressure washing. We offer an optional biocide agent which is effective at removing any remaining lichen, moss or algae.

3. Clogging up your Gutters & Downpipes

If you decide not to hire a professional team for your roof clean, it's worth noting that as you DIY clean your roof, all the moss and debris will find its way into your gutters and downpipes, leaving you with yet another job to sort to prevent water ingress. 

With our team, we bring our own specialist high performance gutter vacuum to solve this issue efficiently and safely, offering you a full roof clean which involves bunging the downpipes and a professional gutter clearance.

The surrounding ground level can be covered during the course of our work to protect any delicate items and, what's more, we take all the moss, waste and debris away with us for disposal - saving you the hassle of yet another chore!

4. Lack of Expertise 

Do you have a roof that's tricky to access? Perhaps you have a conservatory roof that needs cleaning or skylights and solar panels which require specialised care?

Again, instead of causing yourself the worry or bringing someone in who isn't expert in suitable cleaning methods and working at heights, why not trust in our professional team to take care of all your roof cleaning needs for you? 

We use professional water-fed-poles and/or specialist equipment to access your conservatory roof safely and effectively without stressing the structure.

Mobile towers or Mobile Elevated Work Platforms are used when skylights/solar panels cannot be cleaned from the ground with a pole and when a ladder is deemed too dangerous. Then, the safest method is to use a mobile- elevated platform. This involves a mechanical lifting system that is controlled by operatives in a cradle and can reach windows and high roofs that other methods are unable to. Our operatives have the training and experience necessary to utilise these access platforms.

Avoid these Dangers and Get in Touch Today!

Ready to show your roof and property some care without inconveniencing yourself with the worry of hiring a non professional or doing it yourself?

Then please do get in touch today - we would love to help you out with our professional roof cleaning service. Plus, we offer a completely free, no obligation quotation.