Roof Cleaning By Midlands Cleaners
Softwash Roof Cleaning
- Reduced risk
- Less Mess
- Lasting results
Manually remove all moss debris for a instant moss free roof then apply the biocide treatment which begins the cleaning process. The biocide soaks into the porous tiles breaking down the dirt and moss spores, this process can take upto 12 months to complete and at the end of which you will have a roof that looks like its been steam cleaned.
Roof Steam Cleaning
- Instant results
- Higher standard clean
- Lasting results
Using a Mosmatic roof cleaning attachment designed specifically for roof cleaning that enables us to clean the ridge of your roof from the safety of our scaffold tower. Steam cleaning roofs offers instant unrivalled results that guarantee to make your roof look brand new, we apply the same biocide treatment to steam cleaned roofs to ensure long lasting results.
Soft Washing roofs, does it work ?
Yes when done correctly soft washing really does do the job, there are some things we think that you should be aware of though . . . . . Many So called self taught roof cleaning experts are using Industrial bleach (sodium hypochlorite a.k.a Hypo) and passing it off as a biocide. You can tell the difference as the bleach will have a distinct smell like swimming pools, this works great for killing moss however its not designed or legally allowed for roof cleaning purposes. Hypochlorite if mixed incorrectly and used to strong damages leadwork is corrosive to metal ie screws, nails and pins and its very dangerous to the surrounding enviroment, the worrying thing is the majority of roof cleaners out there are using this product as it saves costs for them they also claim its enviromentally freindly which it is definetly not! We only use registered and licenced biocides for roof cleaning that are made specifically for the purpose, the whole process takes longer as it soaks into the tiles and reactivates when it rains the works for upto 12 months untill you eventually get that new look finish but it also means your roof will also be moss free for a longer period of time.
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June 2022
No roofs don’t suddenly fail if you don’t have them cleaned. I’ve not encountered a roof that has structurally failed due to a lack of cleaning so on that basis the answer is No it is not necessary to have your roof cleaned.
There are many reasons why you might want to get your roof cleaned though such as.
- Moss corodes the protective coating on concrete roof tiles drastically reduces there life expectancy.
- Gutters allways filling up with moss and blocking the drainage system.
- Moss falling off the roof onto the patio constantly making a mess all year round.
- Fulfill the expected life span of your roof tiles.
- A clean moss free roof can dramatically enhance the look of your property.
This depends on the current condition of your roof and what you are looking to achieve, if your roof is not in very good condition and has some broken or damaged tiles then we wouldn’t recommend steam cleaning. If you just want a moss free roof and are not to fussed about how it looks then we would recommend the soft washing as its easier to manage the cleaning process without making such a mess, however if you want the brand new look and dont want to wait then steam cleaning would be the way forward.
We often get told that roof cleaning causes damage but from professional first hand experience that isn’t the case, we’ve been cleaning roofs since 2012 and have completed hundreds of roof cleans in that time the worst we have ever had is a few broken tiles which we replaced like for like. If done correctly there is minimal risk of damage as the majority of roofs we clean without stepping foot on them so theirs no weight on the rooftiles or foot traffic.
Our Biocide contains no bleach or acids, is fully approved and licensed by HSE for roof cleaning purposes Certificate no: 9936 and is up to 8x stronger than biocides sold to the general public. Biocides do not offer instant cleaning it works by soaking into the porous roof tiles breaking down the micro organisms such as moss, lichen, algae, fungi and mould over a period of time. The biocide reactivates when it rains and nature completes the cleaning process, your roof becomes cleaner with each downpour washing away the dirt and residues, this process continues to work for up to 12 months.
Each Roof cleaning job is priced individually, the main factors we take into account are location size of the roof and how much moss there is up there. You can also pay a premium and have a 10 year guarantee and if the moss returns then we will come out and re treat free of charge.
The Biggest most likely problem you will encounter in roof cleaning is employing the wrong contractor, this industry has grown massively over recent years and theirs many out there with NO roof cleaning experience what so ever calling themselves experts and will generally do much harm than good.
- Using the wrong method for the wrong roof such as pressure washing a old fragile roof.
- Uninsured contractor that will leave you liable for any damages they may cause.
- A poor contrator may hide damage to save time and money costing your further down the line.
- Inexperienced operator using overpowered equipment or wrong techniques which can cause damage or leaks.
- Make sure your roof cleaning quote covers the cost of replacing any tiles if required.
Yes if the treatment does’nt work as expeted and fully clean the roof then we will re treat until satisfactory results are acheived. We also offer a 10 Year moss free gaurantee but this doesnt come as standard and will incur additonal upfront costs.