[mark.laycock1@ntlw]

hi all out today leaflet dropping got asked about gutter,conservatioes cleaning.

also asked about roof cleaning on a bugalow i can do this from the ground with exteding lance.

what would price for this?

also he whats the roof sealing what sealer is the best for this? and how much would you charge,

[Roger Oakley]

Depends on what the roof is made of tile, slate.
How & what are you going to use to clean it with Mark?
Please don't say a pressure washer only.

[mark.laycock1@ntlw]

how would you do it then?

[billyc]

Mark visit WWW.nutechpaints.com
They will send you a dvd with the details of there products.
Regards

Billy

I am also moving into this market this year.
There are also similar products on the market for purely cleaning only/sealing


 

[mark.laycock1@ntlw]

hi billy.what are you useing.to do this job.

[billyc]

Mark

There are alot of issues to consider

Preparation

Check for faulty tiles/lead valleys etc / pointing on ridge tiles

Cover areas etc surrouding the property

Gutters will need cleaning afterwards

Downpipes/ Drains will need to be covered

Also customer needs to be aware that these issues exist - old roof tiles tend to be very fragile.
If i had the cash i would invest in a cherry picker.


I CLEANED A COUPLE OF ROOFS LAST YEAR
Power washing did the trick but you have to be aware that you may need to replace tiles etc

Again you need to consider the type of material you intend to clean
and this will determine the type of sealants.

I WILL BE CONCENTRATING ON CLEANING AND AM GOING TO GLASGOW TO LOOK AT NUTECH IN OPERATION.

YOU CAN GET A PREWASH - FUNGAL WASH TO REDUCE MOSS AND LICHEN GROWING BACK.

Also visitwww. jetwashdirect site they have a flat surface cleaner for roofs not sure if you need to go down this route.

Billy

[Roger Oakley]

how would you do it then?

Hi Mark
You need low-pressure for roofs, I use a Shurflo set-up that I put together myself, around 60 psi. You can either clean the suface with chemicals or a bio product for instant results, or spray an algicide which will take a few days/weeks to rid the surface of algae-moss.
Here is a link to a company for non-toxic products, they are very good.
www.spcb.co.uk
Do a proper inspection of the roof before hand, loose slates/tiles bad pointing etc and pont this out to the owner, you don't want a claim against you for leaks, water damage etc.

[chrisoleary]

Great link Roger.

What is a surflow system? I think I might have seen or heard of it on an American site but can't remember what it is.

What safe working systems do people use now for working on roofs since the 'Working at height' reg's came in?

[Roger Oakley]

Great link Roger.

What is a surflow system? I think I might have seen or heard of it on an American site but can't remember what it is.

What safe working systems do people use now for working on roofs since the 'Working at height' reg's came in?

Hello Chris, I think we have spoken before, pressure-net maybe?
Anyway the Shuflo is the pump I use for roofs and building washes.
Very simular to a WFP system really, I only use mine for chemicals etc.
re-working at height, if I cannot reach area with extending lance then I bring a tower in.

[Len Gribble]

This look like a handy tool for roofs



Len

[mark.laycock1@ntlw]

yes thats what i want to do my roof cleaning i can use that on my extending lance. where did you find that photo mate.

[chrisoleary]

Hello Chris, I think we have spoken before, pressure-net maybe?
Anyway the Shuflo is the pump I use for roofs and building washes.
Very simular to a WFP system really, I only use mine for chemicals etc.
re-working at height, if I cannot reach area with extending lance then I bring a tower in.

What sort of tower Roger and do you hire it?

Extending lances are okay but problems I see are having to wash upwards on the tiles/slates possibly forcing water in, access for the lance and not being close enough to see what is happening at the business end.

I have been thinking of doing roofs but was either looking at scaffold towers or working in a harness and secured by ropes, the problem with that being finding an anchor point to secure yourself to while still working safely.

Yes we have spoke on that other site but I had a bad experience with them and they banned me off the site so that i could not warn others - bad people!

[Roger Oakley]

Hi Chris,
I rent a tower in if need be, what I would call a zip-up type but most of the time work from the ground. Working off a tower is tough on the arms. I only really do bungalows. You need to wash from above the tiles, I use a Coress lance.
Here is there web-site
www.coress.com
I use the dual nozzel with a goose neck and/or the gutter attachment.
Also start from the bottom of the roof and work towards the top/ridge, this way you avoid streaking.

[gb property care]

Ive cleaned quite a few roofs over the last few years and most of them have been cleaned with a flat surface cleaner. Cleaned a 5 bed detached house last week. It was about 25 years old with marley type tiles, took 2 of us a day and a half to do.
   Started by making sure that gutters and downpipes were clear, then clean ridge tiles, around chimney and around any other obstacles using turbo lance on half pressure. Then clean the rest of the roof using a skirt only 16" whirlaway. Wash down gutters, walls, windows, conservatory,patio, paths, etc.
     If the roof is too steep to walk I work off either a cherry picker or a roof ladder.

    Regards   Peter
   

[mark.laycock1@ntlw]

hi peter.

have you a photo of the small whrilaway. and have you been asked to seal the roofs.

[gb property care]

Mark,
         Take a look at this site www.merrillfoxenterprises.com , you will see a 16" whirlaway. I have never been asked about sealing but I am looking into the various products with a view to offering a sealing service this year.

      Regards  Peter

[Len Gribble]

Mark

It’s called a pitch witch just do a search.

Len

[Roger Oakley]

Mark

It’s called a pitch witch just do a search.

Len

Mark
Here is the pitch-witch web-link

www.pitchwitch.com/pitchwitch.cfm

[keith b]

Mark,

Go take a look at www.mgcltd.co.uk they sell a biocide product called "Lichenite" to clean roofs, (its what the councils use, and lasts quite a few years) just spray on and leave for 72 hours, wash off with low pressure wide fan pressure washer (always point pressure gun in the same direction of tile, ie downwards towards the gutter at a 45 degree angle, otherwise you may lift tiles).

Check the weather forecasts, (you don`t want it to rain within 72 hours, or you will have to do it again)

The witch picker thingy is a good tool to use if you are cleaning bungalow roofs, but not much use for two story buildings, its then best to hire a cherry picker with operator.

Make sure you clean the gutters afterwards.

They also sell various roof sealing products like "Haloseal", some which can be sprayed on if the roof is damp.

Once cleaned, this should last the customer 5 years minimum.

You should look to make a minimum profit of around £350.

Make sure your insurance covers you for this type of work!