Moss removal can prevent accidents
Though moss can look attractive in the right setting, it can be hazardous and unsightly in the wrong place. Moss can spread rapidly along paths, patio, signage, across communal areas and pathways. There are many different types of moss, from roof moss to tree moss. The main danger with it is that once it gets wet it becomes incredibly slippery. Your employees, your contractors, your clients are all at risk on untreated pathways, car parks, and front of building steps, where moss has grown. The last thing you want is for someone to slip on your moss and injure themselves.
The water-holding properties of moss
Moss is renowned for its natural insulation and its water-holding ability. Some species of moss can absorb up to 20 times their own weight in water. This makes it an incredible plant but creates issues when it grows in the wrong location. Controlling the growth of moss on your commercial site is important to prevent related problems from occurring in the future.
Different moss removal for different scenarios
There are a variety of ways to remove moss, some of the techniques rely on certain products, moss killer, some on simply removing the moss. It is important to have experience around moss removal, for example in some instances pressure washing is a good way to remove moss, but in others, the pressure washing itself can encourage moss regrowth and can damage the underlying surface. Moss can grow across grassland and trees, which can cause problems to the growth of the recipient plant. This moss needs to be carefully treated, as whatever may kill the moss may also kill the grass or tree. Roof moss can cause issues where the water-holding ability of the moss comes into its own. Moss acts like a giant sponge. A roof is not an ideal place to have a large amount of water sitting. This can lead to dampness and damage to your buildings. The water-holding property of moss can also prevent water drainage, which can have repercussions during wet weather, preventing the correct drainage from occurring on your surface. Sitting water can cause damage, and carefully designed drainage systems can break down if the moss has interrupted the water flow. We have the expertise to know which moss treatment is the right fit to treat your moss.
Improve your business image with moss removal
Moss growth across business signage is also a problem that needs addressing. Firstly, the association is bad for your image, as allowing moss to spread across your carefully designed logo, could convey a lack of care, or untidiness. Secondly, business signage concerning people driving in and out of your property has an important safety implication. Maybe people don’t see your signage and break rapidly when driving, causing accidents. Maybe the signage around your site has reduced visibility encouraging employees to break the designated site speed limit, increasing the risk to themselves or others. Simply removing the moss from your signage can reduce risk, and improve your company image.
Moss removal as part of a maintenance package
We can deal with your moss problems as part of our grounds maintenance package. This service involves us maintaining the outdoor spaces associated with your business, from your car parks to your hedging, from your driveways to your trees. Our services can help to maintain your property and your professional appearance. Part of our grounds maintenance service is that we can spot issues as they begin to arise, which makes them quick and less costly to deal with. Moss left unchecked over time can spread rapidly, and the resulting problem can be far bigger to deal with than if it had been caught at the beginning. Businesses require lots of attention, and often the outside of our businesses escape our notice until the problems directly affect us. Using a grounds maintenance team gives you one less thing to worry about.
Local moss removal for your business
We work across Worcestershire and the West Midlands, and bring our positive and professional attitude to every job that we undertake. Our teams are all highly trained, qualified, and insured. They are experienced at working across a variety of locations and can work around your business discreetly and unobtrusively. With our flexible scheduling, we can work around your busy and quiet times, which is especially useful if you have moss in high traffic areas of your site, where having to stop people accessing this area would impact your productivity.
We can help you
If you are concerned about the moss spreading on your commercial outdoor space, we can help. Maybe you are considering a grounds maintenance package to prevent problems arising in the future, we can help. Whatever your business is, whether you have housing sites, maintain playgrounds, churches, or places of worship, we can work with you to improve the safety and usability of your site. Simply contact us for an informal discussion about your business needs, call Central Grounds Maintenance today on 01905 935081.
