Roof Cleaning
Maintaining your roof is not only important to keep your home looking tidy, it is also important for the longevity and condition of your roofing. What exactly we mean by roof cleaning and much more information about it can be found on this page.
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Why regularly clean your roof?
Not an immediate job you might have thought about, but an important one when it comes to maintaining your home and roof(s). Cleaning your roof provides:
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Neat look
A clean and tidy roof gives your home a neat appearance. -
Prevent leaks and/or damage
Your roof comes into contact with all kinds of weather conditions, causing both wet and dry leaves to put weight on the roof. Moss and algae can attack your roofing and cause leaks or worse damage. Having your roof cleaned on time (or having it cleaned) ensures that your roof is free of leaves, mosses, algae, etc. -
Roof inspection
To safely clean the roof, the roofer performs a roof inspection. This identifies any weak spots on the roof and allows for prompt repair to prevent leaks and/or worse damage.
How to clean roof
When you choose to have your roof cleaned by a roofer from Roofers 24/7, you are guaranteed a professional and quality roof cleaning. All of our roofers work according to the methods listed below to clean your roof:
Step 1 - Roof inspection
Inspecting the roof is very important to ensure a safe roof cleaning process. The roofer will identify any weak spots, leakage(s) or worse damage in order to make an appropriate plan of action.
Step 2 - Preparation
Preparation(s) for roof cleaning depend on the roof inspection. Did the inspection reveal any damage to the roof? Then it is important to fix this damage locally first before the roof can be cleaned.
No damage to your roof revealed by the roof inspection? Then the preparations consist mainly of clearing any patio, clearing flower pots and shutting off the rainwater drain.
Step 3 - Cleaning the roof
Our roofer has chosen the best method of roof cleaning for your roof based on the roof inspection and preparations. The cleaning will be done professionally and carefully.
Step 4 - Roof protection
After roof cleaning, you may choose to have your roof sprayed with a disinfectant to keep it clean longer. Impregnating or coating your roof is an additional protection against contamination and has a longer effect than disinfectant.
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Types of roof cleaning
There are several options when it comes to roof cleaning. Depending on the soiling of the roof, the condition of the roof and your personal requirements, the most appropriate cleaning method will be chosen. Below you can see the types of roof cleaning that Roofers 24/7 performs:
Roof cleaning & mopping
The degreasing and cleaning of your roof is possible both with and without cleaning agents. This depends in particular on the type of roofing and its condition together with the degree of soiling of the roof.
Gutter cleaning
Having your gutters cleaned can be done simultaneously when you choose to have a roof inspection, but you can also choose to have this job done on your own. Is your roof still nice and clean, but the gutters could use a cleaning? Our roofer will take care of empty and clean gutters again, so that the rainwater runoff is efficient again.
Additional protection: coating or impregnation
To keep your roof clean longer and better protected from mosses, you can choose to have your roof coated or impregnated after cleaning.
Impregnating your roof: A transparent moisture and dirt repellent is applied to the cleaned roof.
Coating your roof: A colored moisture and dirt repellent is applied to the cleaned roof. This achieves a completely different look to your roof in addition to extended roof protection.
Roof cleaning and different types of roofing
It goes without saying that each type of roofing requires a different type of care. The roofers at Roofers 24/7 are highly experienced in cleaning all types of roofing and will do this intensive job for you. How do we do it? You can read about the corresponding cleaning for each type of roofing here.
Cleaning roof tiles
Roof tiles generally require little maintenance, but some work is necessary to maximize their life and function. Your roof tiles will have to contend with all types of weather conditions, and eventually the tiles will require cleaning. Depending on the finish of the tiles (coating or not?), it is recommended to have roof tiles cleaned at least every 5 to 10 years. You can do this job yourself using a pressure washer, but for best results, have an experienced and professional roofer do it.
Slate roof cleaning
A slate roof requires a little more maintenance than, say, a tile roof. A coating is applied to the slates to protect against moisture, dirt, mosses and algae. With exposure to different weather conditions and wear and tear, the coating is damaged and the slates will become more susceptible to absorbing moisture. Consequently, slates become an ideal substrate for growth of algae and mosses. This unwanted green growth should be cleaned using a pressure washer and moss killer. Therefore, it is smart to have this done by an experienced roofer who will do the cleaning efficiently and professionally for you.
Bitumen roof cleaning
Moss and algae can often be removed with a hard broom. When this is not sufficient, we work with a pressure washer and water. Bitumen roofing is sensitive to chemicals, which is why we pertinently do not use them in the case of bitumen.
Cleaning thatched roof
When maintenance on a thatched roof is not done in a timely manner, algae and mosses have a chance to grow on the thatch. This causes the thatch to stay wet longer after wet weather conditions, causing the thatch to soften. Soft thatch reduces its protection from weather conditions, this is called chipping. When this happens, leaks or even damage to your roof structure can eventually occur.
Maintaining a thatched roof can include:
- Algae removal
Our experts recommend having algae removed every two years. - Moss removal
It is also best to have moss removal done every two years. - Thatched roof combing
A thin layer of the thatched roof is removed, automatically existing algae and mosses also disappear with this. This technique is usually necessary when there is overdue maintenance.
Cost of roof cleaning
The average price for having your roof cleaned depends on the area to be cleaned, the amount of dirt and moss growth, and the type of cleaning product used. Below is a table showing the average prices for cleaning and/or defogging your roof.
| Type dakreiniging | Kosten per m² (excl. btw, incl. arbeidskosten) |
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| Dak reinigen + ontmossen | € 8 – € 15 |
| Dak reinigen + ontmossen en impregneren | € 15 – € 30 |
| Dak reinigen + ontmossen en coaten | € 30 – € 40 |
*The above prices are an average price for guidance. Would you like to know exactly what you will pay for having your roof cleaned and/or waxed? Then ask us for a free, no-obligation quote.
Cleaning your own roof
Are you an experienced do-it-yourselfer or handyman and enjoy cleaning your roof yourself? If so, this will save you money. However, keep in mind that it is important to put safety first during this job and not take unnecessary risks. Make sure the cleaning is done carefully but efficiently. This way you do not have to go back on the roof to do the cleaning better and you avoid having to call in a roofer.
Roofers 24/7’s advice is to always hire an experienced and professional roofer to clean your roof. This will ensure a quality cleaning with efficient cleaning products as well as a safe execution of the job.
Have roof cleaned by a professional roofer
The benefits you gain by having your roof cleaned by an experienced roofing company are:
Safety
An experienced and professional roofer has the right tools and resources to do the work on the roof as safely as possible.
Correct implementation
The work is carried out qualitatively and correctly to achieve the best results.
Right method for your type of roofing
Each type of roofing needs a different approach. By having the cleaning done by a professional, you can be sure that the right method and means will be used.
Aftertreatment
Any post-treatment after the roof cleaning is also done for you qualitatively and efficiently.
Need your roof cleaned or renovated?
Is it clear that work is needed on your roof, but it is not clear to you whether a roof cleaning will suffice or whether renovation of the roof is required? No problem, our experienced roofer will come to your location to perform a roof inspection to provide more clarity.
Does the inspection reveal that a roof cleaning is no longer sufficient and a renovation is needed anyway? Then there are two options.
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Install new roofing
If the roof structure is still in good condition, it is possible to remove the roofing and re-cover the roof with new roofing. -
Complete roof renovation
In addition to damage to the roof covering, is there also damage to the roof structure? Then the roof incl. the supporting structure will have to be renovated. In some cases, completely new installation of both the structure and the roof is even better than renovation.
Free quote for roof cleaning
At Roofers 24/7, we think it’s important to work hard, but also to be transparent. We provide you with a customized quote that includes more information than just our prices. After your quote request, you will receive our quote within 24 hours at the email address known to us. We will contact you a few days after the quote is issued for any additional questions and/or comments. For more information or to request a free, no-obligation quote, please email info@dakdekkers247.nl or fill out the contact form on our contact page. You can request a quote by phone by calling: 06-40125121.
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