Can Roof Cleaning Cause Leaks? What Home Owners In Dorset Should Know

Can roof cleaning cause leaks? What home owners in Dorset should know

Most common causes of roof leaks

The most common causes of roof leaks can often occur due to the integrity of the roof such as; improper installation of the roof, pre-existing damage, clogged gutters that cause water pooling – this is often due to a build-up of moss and debris on the roof, falling into the gutters.

Can roof cleaning cause leaks?

No, roof cleaning does not cause leaks when completed by highly skilled, trained teams, such as ourselves. It is important our clients highlight any concerns they are aware of during the quotation process.

Safe roof cleaning methods

Our goal is and always will be to clean your roof without compromising the integrity of your roof. I have listed some methods we can use depending on the roof tiles and your goals.

Manual scrape and biocide soft washing – This method we aim to achieve the removal of 90% of the moss manually, using specialist roof scraping tools. We then apply a biocide which will kill the organic growth living on the tile surface. Once applied a self-cleaning process begins after the first rain, with full results expected between 6 and 12 months due to natural weather cycles aiding the self-cleaning process.

Low pressure steam cleaning – This method uses low pressure steam cleaning to clean the roof surface. This provides an instant result without the use of high pressure washing. If you are considering this method of cleaning, it is always a good idea to ensure you have felt installed in your roof loft and it is in good condition.