If you’re running a food storage facility, you’re aware of the importance of BRCGS accreditation. This vital certification tells the world your facility meets the highest standards of hygiene, safety and operational excellence. But here’s something many don’t consider. Your roof might be the very thing holding you back from attaining BRCGS accreditation.
That’s right. The often-ignored rooftop of your building could be the difference between passing or failing an inspection. Let’s break down how our professional roof cleaning services can help you get that all-important BRCGS tick of approval and keep you on the right side of the audit clipboard.
Cleanliness isn’t just for the inside of your building. When it comes to BRCGS accreditation, the outside matters too. Auditors are trained to look at the entire premises, and that includes your roof. A dirty roof can lead to problems like airborne contamination, blocked gutters and pest attraction. Algae, moss, lichen and bird droppings are more than just unpleasant to look at. They’re a risk to your product, your operations and your reputation.
Even if your food storage areas are spotless, contaminants from your roof can make their way inside. That’s why regular commercial roof cleaning is far more than a cosmetic job. It’s an essential part of maintaining hygiene and ensuring your building meets the high standards set by BRCGS.
We’re a family-run business with roots in Essex, where our story began over 30 years ago. What started as a small, local team with a passion for spotless roofs has grown into one of the UK’s most trusted names in the exterior cleaning industry. We now operate across the whole of England and Wales, and we bring that same hardworking Essex attitude to every job.
Our teams are fully trained and qualified in all the areas you’d expect. First Aid, IPAF, PASMA, Working at Heights, Manual Handling, Ladder Safety and Harness Training. That means we’re not only great at what we do, but we do it safely and professionally every single time.
If you’re looking to go the extra mile and boost your chances of securing BRCGS accreditation, then our commercial roof coating services might be just what you need. We use ProPERLA products, which are not available to just anyone. You can’t pick them up at your local DIY store, and you certainly can’t slap them on without meeting very strict criteria.
Only a select few companies in the UK are ProPERLA Approved Platinum Applicators, and we are proud to be one of them. Every project we complete using ProPERLA products is inspected and photographed for quality assurance. This gives our clients the peace of mind that their roof is protected by a coating that repels water, prevents moss and algae build-up and helps regulate building temperature. All factors that support a cleaner, safer and more BRCGS-compliant facility.
For extra peace of mind, ProPERLA comes with a 10-year warranty for all colour coatings on roofs and walls, a 10-year warranty for clear coatings on roofs, and a 20-year warranty on clear coatings for walls
Still unsure whether your roof could impact your BRCGS accreditation? We’ve seen it happen. Clients have come to us after failed audits because their roof wasn’t up to scratch. And let’s face it, no one wants to be told that a bit of moss might cost them their certification.
Getting ahead of the problem with professional commercial roof cleaning is always going to be cheaper and easier than trying to fix things in a panic. We’ve written more about the benefits of commercial exterior cleaning for food storage facilities if you want to dig a little deeper.
We don’t just clean roofs. We help businesses meet standards like the BRCGS accreditation, impress inspectors and protect their premises for the long haul. With more than a thousand five-star reviews on TrustATrader and an unmatched reputation in the industry, we’re the trusted name for commercial roof cleaning in Essex and beyond.
Additional guidance and professional support for the food safety certification process can be found through organisations such as LRQA, which help businesses navigate audits and achieve BRCGS recognition with confidence.
If you’re working towards BRCGS accreditation, we’d love to help you get there, so why not contact us today? Don’t leave your roof until the day before your audit.
