Roof cleaning in Newark,done from a platform,without walking on your tiles.

Concrete tiles

Concrete tiles have a slightly porous surface that moss takes hold of easily, especially on north-facing slopes. They are the most common roof covering on homes across Newark and Nottinghamshire.

Clay tiles and slate

Older clay tiles and natural slates can be more fragile, which is exactly why cleaning them from a platform rather than standing on them makes sense.

Moss, lichen and algae

Moss forms thick clumps; lichen grows as flat crusty patches; algae shows as dark streaks. Each holds moisture in its own way.

Combined with gutter cleaning

Because moss from the roof ends up in the gutter, it often makes sense to clean the gutters in the same visit.

Residential and commercial

On commercial buildings, larger roof areas and higher eaves are where the 18m working height is most useful.

Why walking on a roof damages it

Roof tiles are designed to shed water, not carry the weight of a person. Concrete tiles can crack across their width when stood on in the wrong place, clay tiles can snap at the nibs, and slates break easily underfoot. Much of the damage is invisible from the ground until it leaks. Cleaning from a platform takes that risk away completely, because nobody needs to step onto the roof at all.

Working from the platform also means the roof is seen at close range, from the eaves to the ridge. Slipped tiles, loose ridges or failing flashing that would be missed from the ground are easy to spot, and you'll be told about them.

When to book roof cleaning

Many people book roof cleaning before selling or letting a property, when first impressions count. Others book it because they are tired of clearing moss out of the gutters every year. Either way, it is easier and cheaper to deal with moderate growth than to wait until thick moss is lifting tiles.

Cleaning as part of maintenance

Roof cleaning works best as part of looking after the whole roof. Clearing growth from the tiles, clearing the gutters it would otherwise wash into, and fixing any small faults found along the way keeps the roof doing its job for longer. Because roof repairs, gutter work and roof cleaning are all carried out from the same platform, they can be combined into a single visit.

On larger buildings, such as commercial premises or properties with extensive roof areas, the 18m working height allows the platform to reach across wide roof slopes from a single set-up position where the ground allows.

Shaded and north-facing roofs

Roof slopes that face north, or sit under trees, stay damp for longer after rain and see far less sun. That is where moss and algae grow fastest, and it is common to see one side of a roof green while the other is clean. If only part of your roof is affected, the quote can reflect that, and you'll be told whether the rest needs attention or can be left for now.

Asking for a quote

A photo of the roof from the street or garden is usually enough for an initial price. Mention the rough size of the property, whether the roof is reached through a gate or passage, and whether you'd like the gutters done at the same time.