Winter is one of the hardest periods for buildings in the UK. It can be even worse if the weather is particularly bad and your roof is in a terrible condition. Things like moss, dirt, and small damages can lead to leaks and serious problems. We’re happy to help, providing roof cleaning in Windlesham and other locations to protect properties.
A very rainy start
People across large parts of the UK will be wishing they were more proactive with maintaining their roofs at the moment. It’s been a historically wet start to 2026. In fact, there have been reports that we’ve had rain every single day in at least one part of Britain. On top of that, the Met Office said numerous locations have already had more rain than they typically get in a full winter season.
February has been particularly wet for many parts of the UK. Some locations have had more than a typical month of rain in the first two weeks. As a result, there has been flooding in a number of areas.
Why is it happening?
The weather has been so bad for the start of 2026 because of two major factors. Firstly, the jet stream has been more powerful than it typically is. This has been caused by warm weather in parts of Canada and Greenland plus colder spells in parts of America and Europe. It means more rain causing low pressure systems have come our way.
Simultaneously, the cold weather in Scandinavia has been working as a blocker. As a result, the low pressure systems have been stalling over the UK. At the end of the day, it means we’ve had repeat bands of rain. It’s been much wetter and put more pressure on properties. Speak to us if you want to arrange roof cleaning in Windlesham or other areas to make sure water flows efficiently off the surface.
What about climate change?
Many weather problems also relate back to our changing climate. Winters are getting warmer in various areas, causing more rain. It means winter wet spells and flooding could become more common.
Climate change is causing problems for the jet stream too. At the moment it is further south than usual. We’re likely to see this happen more often, resulting in more extreme weather events.
Speak to us about roof cleaning in Windlesham
The big concern is persistent rain can lead to more problems with roofs and gutters, especially in winter, if they aren’t clean. Water can end up leaking into the property. This can lead to serious damage.
If you want to protect your property, it’s a good idea to make sure the roof and gutters are clean. You want the rain to flow away efficiently. So, there shouldn’t be anything like moss, dirt, or debris to get in the way. You can rely on us to offer exceptional roof cleaning in Windlesham and other parts of Berkshire and Surrey. Contact us for advice and a quote.