How Cleaning Your Roof Regularly Could Save You £000s

 

If you own a home, you’ll know how expensive maintaining it can be. Whether a boiler on the blink, or a pesky damp problem that won’t go away no matter how much you clean, there always seems to be something to do.

All these problems cost money to fix and, if you’re not careful, you’ll have a B&Q receipt as long as your arm — so the last thing you need is a broken roof thrown into the mix. 

Paying for a new roof is one of the most costly household repairs, and one of the most unexpected, according to research by Money Guru.

However, there’s one way you can stave this cost off for a while: a regular roof clean. Either doing it yourself or getting a professional clean, followed by a maintenance clean every two years, is great for your roof — and potentially your bank balance.  

Here’s why you should do it. 

Start with a clean slate

Like humans, houses can start to look tired without a bit of TLC. Keeping the roof clean and tidy is important if you want your property looking at its best.

It’s even more crucial when it comes to selling your house. ‘Curb appeal’ is a part of any estate agent’s vocabulary — it refers to what buyers see when they pull up at a house, and this first impression impacts their final decision and how much they’re willing to bid. 

A pristine roofline, therefore, might add value to your house by boosting its appeal and attracting higher offers.

Nip it in the bud

It’s easy to look at a roof and just see it as slate and concrete, but its exposure to the elements means it’s teeming with nature. Growths such as moss, lichen and algae are common features of British roofs, thanks to the damp climate, but rain rarely washes them off. 

If left untreated, they can leave stains and contribute to problems like wood rot and shingle damage. What’s more they often attract critters that feed on the stuff, as well as other parts of the roof. 

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A regular roof clean nips this problem in the bud, by washing away these organisms before they do damage — and cost you a small fortune. 

Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it’s a falling tile

Broken tiles or slates aren’t just an eyesore, they can also be dangerous. High winds or the natural growths mentioned above can easily dislodge a piece of slate or tile and send it crashing to the ground. 

While home insurance should cover storm damage, it doesn’t include damage to your car, or people, should a piece of debris fall from the roof. What’s more, if an insurer can prove that you were aware of this problem but didn’t do anything about it, then they may not pay out and you’ll be liable.

A regular check and clean will highlight these hazards much quicker and allow you to take action: better to do it now than have a nasty surprise further down the line.

So, stay one step ahead of your roof and keep an eye on it. A bit of trouble now could save a mountain of effort and expense in the future: ‘a stitch in time saves nine’, after all.