Roof cleaning in Enniskillen

The lakeland effect on roofs

Fermanagh is a county of water. Enniskillen sits on an island between Upper and Lower Lough Erne, and much of the surrounding land is low-lying, damp and well wooded. That combination of moisture in the air, regular rain and plenty of trees gives moss, lichen and algae ideal conditions. Homes on lough shores or tucked in among trees often see heavy growth on the shaded slope within a few years of a clean, and gutters fill with leaves and moss in the autumn.

Housing in and around Enniskillen

In the town there are older terraces and period houses, many with slate roofs, alongside newer estates on the approach roads. Out in the countryside towards Lisbellaw, Irvinestown and the lough shores there are many detached homes and bungalows on generous plots, often surrounded by mature trees and hedges. Slate and older tiles do not take kindly to being walked on, which is why the air-pole method is a good match for so many Fermanagh roofs.

Render and red staining

Fermanagh homes with painted render often pick up green algae and red staining on the walls that face the prevailing weather or sit under trees. Softwashing deals with this at low pressure, so it is a good companion service if we are already cleaning your roof. We can price both on the same written quote.

Places we cover in Fermanagh

We cover Enniskillen itself and travel to villages across the county, including those on the road between Omagh and Enniskillen.

• ✓Enniskillen
• ✓Irvinestown
• ✓Lisbellaw
• ✓Ballinamallard
• ✓Brookeborough
• ✓Fivemiletown
• ✓Lisnaskea
• ✓Kesh

Gutters and autumn leaves

Fermanagh's mature woodland and hedgerows are beautiful, but every autumn they drop a lot of leaves onto roofs and into gutters. Mixed with moss washed off the tiles, that debris quickly turns into wet silt that blocks outlets and causes overflowing. If you live near trees, it is worth having the gutters cleared at the same time as the roof, and checking them again after the leaves have fallen. We are happy to advise on what makes sense for your house rather than selling you more than you need.

Booking from Enniskillen

Because we travel over from Omagh, we try to group Fermanagh jobs together, which helps keep our diary efficient. The quickest way to get a quote is to send photos of your roof through the form on this page. We will reply with a free written quote that sets out the method, whether a biocide treatment is included, and anything that may need water or pressure.

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