Best Time Of Year To Have Roof Cleaned

When Is The Best Time Of Year To Have Roof Cleaned?

The best time of year to have roof cleaned is almost always NOW. Obviously your own personal circumstances and financial situation will play an important part in your decision making process. We understand that getting your roof cleaned sometimes costs more than people realise. It can even seem like a boring way to spend your money but unfortunately there’s no avoiding it sometimes. However, the return of investment is substantial in terms of how much moss removal will save you later down the line. It’s better to be getting your roof cleaned now rather than your whole roof replaced within the next 5 years.

As professional roofers, Summer is the easiest time of year for us to clean a roof. However, the colder and wetter months are often the most essential should their be a buildup of moss. We work all year around and there is no convincing advantage to waiting to a specific moment in the calendar.

Once you have noticed a build up of moss or other organic matter, it likely means it has been there for quite some time. Spores are almost impossible to see with the naked eye from the ground up, but once you can see thick clumps gathering and jumping, you know it’s time to act.

Like all boring problems, ignoring moss and choosing to leave it as it is for longer, enters the territory of gambling. Will your roof remain ok, or will your tiles break, drains block and gutters overflow? And for some unfortunate property owners, moss will eventually leads to rotten battens and significant structural decay. The price difference between tile replacement or new tiles plus battens (and the investigation to even accurately quote it) is significant.

Your home insurance policy should cover roof damage caused by unexpected events like storm. However, getting your insurer to cover moss accumulation of a brand new roof will be almost impossible. The longer you leave these problems, the more expensive they become to resolve for you, and the more complex it is for the roofer.

What Happens If You Ignore Moss Growth on Your Roof?

Moss, algae and lichen will grow on most roofs regardless of the tile type. Although very irritating, small and sporadic areas of growth are not usually a major problem, even if it can be unpleasing on the eye. However, once the moss explodes in size and density (and it will eventually), it will ultimately cause costly damage, such as a the need for urgent partial or full roof replacement.

Moss thrives in shady damp environments which is why it often flourishes on the north facing side. Like a sponge, these green blobs absorb plenty of water, meaning your roof is constantly wet. If you know anything about the process of water damage you will immediately spot how this presents a problem, even if it’s not obviously at this point in the moss build-up process. 

If and when the moisture find it’s way underneath the tiles, it will cause degradation to your roofs structure. Moss can also attract insects and birds, and they will break it up to use in their nests, scattering it to other parts of the roof and causing it to spread faster. Water, birds, property damage, drainage issues – all consequences of initial spores which seemingly appear out of nowhere on your roof.

When Asking What is the Best Time Of Year To Have Roof Cleaned, Know the Unavoidable Problems of Ignoring Green Accumulation:

• Drainage Blockages & Gutters Overflow (Gutter cleaning won’t tackle the root cause of the problem).
• Moss Soaks Up & Holds Rainwater (the cause of multiple roofing problems)
• Roof tiles will lift and break
• Ultimately The Structure of Your Roof Will Diminish at an Accelerating Rate.

Looking For An Ironclad, Proven Soft Wash Roof Cleaning Service? We Guarantee 100% Moss Removal

Our soft wash approach to gently clearing roofs of moss and other debris is recommended by tile manufacturers like Marley Other manufacturers also have a similar stance regarding the prohibition of jet washing. Sites like ‘Roof Coating Scam‘ clearly state that pressure washing is a bad idea. We do on occasion use pressure wash but over 90% of our domestic roof cleans are conducted using a softer clean (manual brush & chemical treatment). We have no affiliation to the roof coating scam website but appreciate their efforts to raising concerns about roof cleaning malpractice which is prevalent in our industry.

Unlike general roofing services, not every city, town and village in the UK has a reliable roofer that specialises in safe and effective roof cleaning. Therefore a number of have-a-go-heroes have exploded into action with mixed results. Our small pool of vetted professionals come from a construction a roofing background and unlike others, they have not recklessly catapulted themselves from washing wheely bins to roofs.

Our soft wash roof cleaning service is tried and tested. It is the most effective way to make your roof look new again. On average, our domestic cleaning services takes 1- 2 days. We also clean commercial premises (please enquire for a bespoke quote specification). Our gentle cleaning process effectively cleans your roof without excessive pressure, preserving your roof’s warranty and ensuring longer roof life performance. Through a roof soft wash, you can enjoy the following benefits:

1. Your tile manufacturer warranty remains intact.
2. Your roof underlayment will not be damaged.
3. Waterproofing flashings remains in place, stopping water from getting inside.
4. Your tiles won’t be etched, making it harder for algae to grow
5. Your roof colour won’t dull or change for the worst.

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Avoid Irreversible Roof Damage that is Expensive & Emotionally Damaging. Contact us for a Free Fast Soft Wash Roof cleaning Quote. Don’t Fall for Rogue Traders and their Unreasonably Low Jet Wash Prices. Here’s 6 reasons why unnecessary high pressure jet washing shouldn’t be used instead of soft wash roof cleaning:

1. In many cases it voids your roof tile manufacturers warranty. Any pressure over 1,200psi can cause irreparable damage to some roofs because of their construction or current condition (psi is ‘pressure per square inch’ and measures a unit of stress)
2. Loosens waterproofing flashings if machine used incorrectly. Loose flashings will allow water to leak in causing water degradation and damp.
3. Diminishes tile surfaces by creating an etched tile. This means there are deeper crevices in the tile, making it easier for algae to grow, which will hasten the need for a another roof clean in the future!
4. Creates mess on the day of the clean. We always clean up after our work but some tradesman can not be trusted to minimise and then remove all mess from a jet spray.
5. Can sometimes change the general colour of the roof. High pressure jet wash on some roofs will lead to duller, often white roof tiles months or years after the clean. This is rarely the ‘freshen up’ experience our customers are hoping for
6. Last but not least, pressure washing is often the sole method used by non-roofing experts. Window cleaners, gutter cleaners and have-a-go-roof-cleaners have spotted an opportunity to make a quick buck – or so they think. The reality is that roof cleaning mistakes are costly to the tradesman. It’s better to know how to avoid these mistakes but also be skilled enough to rectify unfortunate worst case scenarios.

As well as roof cleaning, we also specialise in roofing services such as general maintenance and repairs. Need a new roof? Then let us quote you for partial or full roof replacement. We also provide a thorough conservatory roof cleaning service.