Roof Cleaning in Lymm, Warrington – Two 40-Year-Old Roofs

Roof Cleaning in Lymm, Warrington – Two 40-Year-Old Roofs Professionally Steam Cleaned

Project Overview

Roof Cleaning Lymm. We were contacted by a homeowner in Lymm, Warrington, who wanted to have the roof of their semi-detached property professionally cleaned.

The property had approximately 40-year-old Rosemary concrete roof tiles, with a significant build-up of moss and organic growth.

Initially, the customer had been looking for a company to manually scrape the roof. However, after inspecting the condition and type of tiles, we felt that manual scraping wasn’t the best approach for achieving the finish we wanted.

Rather than simply carrying out the method the customer originally requested, we explained what we believed would produce the best result while treating the older roof tiles appropriately.

The project at a glance

• Location: Lymm, Warrington
• Properties: Two semi-detached homes
• Roof length: Approximately 17 metres per property / 34 metres combined
• Tile type: Rosemary concrete tiles
• Roof age: Approximately 40 years
• Cleaning method: Low-pressure steam cleaning
• Team: Three operatives
• Duration: Two days
• Treatment: Pre-treatment and post-treatment
• Result: Two roofs professionally cleaned and two very happy customers

Choosing the Right Cleaning Method

After assessing the roof, our recommendation was to use a low-pressure steam cleaning process rather than manually scraping the tiles.

This is the type of careful cleaning approach we use when working on more sensitive roofing materials and even on projects involving Grade II listed buildings.

We talked the customer through our recommendation, provided a quotation and explained how we intended to clean the roof.

The customer took a few weeks to make their decision and research both Just Clean Property Care and the cleaning process we had recommended.

They then came back to us fully confident in the approach and gave us the go-ahead.

Better still, the neighbouring property decided to have its roof cleaned at the same time.

What began as one enquiry had turned into a two-property roof cleaning project.

Preparing the Roofs

Before cleaning began, both roofs received a pre-treatment to help deal with the moss and organic growth.

Because we were working across two adjoining properties, careful preparation was particularly important.

One of the properties also presented an additional challenge.

The drainage around the property wasn’t ideal and the customer was understandably keen to keep any mess and dirty water away from their garden, particularly their artificial grass.

Rather than simply proceeding and hoping for the best, our team adapted the setup.

We protected the artificial grass and created a system to redirect the water through pipework and into the borders at the bottom of the garden.

It meant we could carry out the roof clean effectively while keeping disruption and mess around the property to a minimum.

The neighbouring property was more straightforward and could be cleaned using our normal process.

Low-Pressure Steam Cleaning

With everything protected and prepared, our three-man team began cleaning both roofs.

Using low-pressure steam allowed us to remove years of built-up moss, dirt and organic growth while using a method selected specifically for the age and condition of the tiles.

The entire project took two days from start to finish.

The difference was substantial.

Once the accumulated dirt and moss had been removed, the original appearance of the Rosemary tiles could be seen again and both roofs looked dramatically cleaner.

Post-Treatment Protection

Cleaning the roof is only part of the process.

Once both roofs had been cleaned, we applied a post-treatment designed to help inhibit the return of moss and organic growth.

Combined with the initial treatment and professional clean, this can provide around five years of protection against significant moss growth, depending on the property’s surroundings and environmental conditions.

We also offer customers a maintenance softwash treatment after approximately two years. This helps maintain the clean appearance of the roof and can reduce the opportunity for organic growth to become established again.

The Result

Both homeowners were extremely pleased with the finished roofs and happy that they had chosen the low-pressure steam-cleaning approach.

For us, this project demonstrates why the correct roof-cleaning method should be chosen for the individual roof rather than applying the same process to every property.

The original enquiry was for manual roof scraping.

After inspecting the tiles, we recommended something different.

The customer trusted our advice, the neighbour subsequently booked their property too, and we completed two 40-year-old roofs in two days, producing an excellent finish on both.

Project result

2 properties. 34 metres of roofing. 3-man team. 2 days. One excellent transformation.

Looking for Roof Cleaning in Lymm or Warrington?

If your roof is covered in moss, algae or years of organic growth, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the roof needs replacing.

At Just Clean Property Care, we assess the roof type, age and condition before recommending the most appropriate cleaning method.

Whether that’s softwashing, low-pressure steam cleaning or another specialist treatment, the aim is to achieve the best possible result without taking unnecessary risks with the roof.

Contact Just Clean Property Care to arrange a roof assessment and quotation in Lymm, Warrington or the surrounding areas.

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