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4.9 from 32 reviews on Google
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About flat roofs

Flat roofs that stay dry

Extensions, garages, dormers and workshops. We fit felt, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber flat roofs, and we will tell you which one suits your roof and how you use it. If the boards underneath are soft, we replace them, because a new covering on a rotten deck will not last.

One of our recent jobs started as a tired polycarbonate workshop roof. It came off completely and was rebuilt with new boards and timber work, finished with four opening skylights.

What's included

Felt

Modern multi-layer felt systems for garages, extensions and dormers, finished neatly at the edges and upstands.

GRP fibreglass

A fibreglass finish with no joins, laid over new boards, with trims at the edges. A clean, hard-wearing surface that suits roofs people will look down on.

EPDM rubber

A single sheet of rubber membrane with very few joins, a good choice for simple shapes and larger roofs.

New deck, timbers and insulation

We strip back to the joists where needed, replace rotten timber, and fit new boards so the roof has a sound, level base with a proper fall for the water.

Skylights

We fit opening skylights in flat roofs to bring light into extensions, workshops and garden rooms.

Leadwork where the roof meets the wall

Flashings at the wall are where many flat roofs leak. We finish them with lead or the right trim for the system.

Choosing the right covering

There is no single best flat roof. The right one depends on the shape of the roof, how much it is walked on or looked down on, and what is underneath. We will give you our honest view for your roof and explain the trade-offs in plain words, rather than push the one system every job gets.

How the job runs

  1. We look at the roof and the deck, including from inside where we can, and take photos.
  2. We talk through felt, GRP and EPDM for your roof, honestly.
  3. You get an itemised written quote, including any boards or timbers that need replacing.
  4. The old roof comes off and the deck is repaired or renewed.
  5. The new covering goes on, edges and flashings are finished, and we clear the site.

Recent work

Recent jobs

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How we work

Honest roofers: what the roof needs, not what pays best

Read our Google reviews and the same things come up: honest advice, the most detailed quote they received, and a team who arrive smart and leave the site tidy.

  1. 01 A repair when a repair will do

    A Bedford customer with a chimney leak got new lead and a metre of felt, not a new roof. "There was no need to start doing loads of unnecessary work," in her words.

  2. 02 Itemised, line by line

    Scaffold, skip, materials, even the portable toilet on a big job. You see exactly what you are paying for.

  3. 03 Quick when it is leaking

    Customers who called in the early evening with water coming in had us there the next day.

  4. 04 Done the proper way

    Dry ridge and verge systems, eaves support trays, welded lead, breathable membranes, and moss scraped off by hand. We never jet-wash a roof.

What people say

4.9

32 reviews on Google

A 120-year-old roof, matched to the original

“The finished roof looks great, and is an excellent match to the original which is important in Letchworth.”
Kevin Google review
We noticed the felt in our loft was deteriorating quite badly, so decided it was time to get the roof replaced. We had three different companies out to quote, with Jude from Ultimate Roof Care being the last. Jude came across really well, very polite and well spoken, and took the time to explain everything properly. His quotation was by far the most detailed, with everything clearly itemised so we knew exactly what we were paying for. The team did exactly what was promised and we're really pleased with our new roof. We'd seen their vans working around Bedfordshire before, which was reassuring too. More than happy with the whole experience and would definitely recommend Ultimate Roof Care.
Lee Google
We had a bad leak coming into the roof and couldn't work out where it was coming from. We called Jude and he came out, had a proper look and identified the problem around the chimney. Our house was built in the 1980s and he showed us where the old felt had started collapsing around that area. One of his guys then came out and replaced the lead around the chimney as well as roughly a metre of felt around it. Jude explained that there was no need to start doing loads of unnecessary work and that a localised repair should sort the problem, which we really appreciated. The exact area where the water was coming in before has stayed completely dry. Really happy with the repair and thought the price was very fair. The guys were polite, turned up looking smart and were very professional. We're based in Bedford and would definitely recommend them.
Trinity Google
We'd been having problems with a leak on our bungalow roof, despite previously having another roofing company out, so we decided it was time to have the whole roof replaced. Jude was brilliant from the start, and the detail in their quotation was on another level compared to the others we received. Everything was explained step by step, from the scaffolding and materials being delivered to the skip, even a portable toilet for the workers. Their price was very competitive too, but it was really the attention to detail and how professional they were that made us choose them. What a great company. We couldn't recommend Ultimate Roof Care enough!
Angela Google
I had spray foam insulation in my loft which was causing issues with selling my property. Jude explained the full process, gave me a clear written quote and even arranged for an electrician to safely disconnect and reconnect my solar panels. Once the foam was removed, they bagged and cleared every bit of waste and left the loft spotless. The surveyor who came afterwards commented on the quality of the job. True professionals, I'd highly recommend them.
Gracie Google
I booked a roof MOT with Ultimate Roofcare because I wanted to be sure everything was in good condition before the winter. They showed me photos of a couple of cracked tiles and some minor pointing that needed attention, but reassured me the rest of the roof was in good shape. They fixed everything there and then at a very fair price. No pushy sales, just genuine advice and quality workmanship.
Freddie Google
After the really heavy rain the other day we had quite a bad leak come through and called Jude at around 5 or 6 in the evening. He came out the very next day. Owen then came out shortly afterwards and got the repair sorted for us. They opened up roughly a metre along the bottom of the roof, renewed the felt in that area and fitted a new eaves support tray system. We've had more rain since and everything has stayed completely dry.
Samuel Google
Jude and his efficient team of workers have done a complete roof replacement with slates on our 200 year old house. They have done an excellent job and the roof is now entirely watertight and looks very smart. Quality materials and experienced skills have resulted in a great job and peace of mind for us. Thankyou to all. Richard and Lorna
Richard Google
I found Ultimate Roofcare in the local Bedford Bulletin. Joe came along to check out the loft. Jude came along later in one of his branded vehicles (big reassurance) and explained that he could do the job in 4 days with 8-10 men. By Wednesday evening the roof tiles had been removed and replaced, a new roof lining installed, 3 layers of insulation placed between the joists, ventilated soffits and new gutters fitted and a good tidy-up completed. If you need any roofing or loft work done, you would struggle to find a better company.
Stephen Google
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Questions we get asked

Which is best for a flat roof: felt, GRP or EPDM?

Each has its place. EPDM suits simple shapes with few joins, GRP gives a hard finish with no joins that looks smart, and felt is a proven choice for garages and extensions. We look at your roof and recommend one, and explain why.

My flat roof has a puddle on it. Is that a problem?

Standing water usually means the deck has sagged or the roof has lost its fall. It puts strain on the covering and finds any weak spot. We check the boards underneath and put the fall right when we re-cover.

Can you put a skylight in my flat roof?

Yes. We fit opening skylights in flat roofs, often as part of a new roof so the opening is framed and sealed properly from the start.

Can you repair my flat roof or does it need replacing?

A split or a failed edge can often be repaired. If the deck is soft or the covering has failed all over, replacing it is better value. We will show you which it is.

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  1. We call you back To hear what the roof is doing.
  2. We come and look And take photos of what we find, so you can see it too.
  3. You get a written, itemised quote What the roof needs and what it costs. No pressure.
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