Flat roofs in Peterborough
Felt, GRP fibreglass and EPDM rubber flat roofs for extensions, garages, dormers and garden buildings right across Peterborough.
Flat Roofs in Peterborough
Flat roofs on Peterborough homes
Walk round any estate in the city and you'll see them: single-storey kitchen extensions, garages on the side of the house, flat-topped dormers, porches and garden offices. Most were felted when they went up. Once felt blisters, cracks or starts holding puddles, patching it tends to buy months rather than years.
Three systems, and how we pick one
Felt
The traditional choice and still a sound one on a well-prepared deck. It suits simple roofs and is easy to repair later.
GRP fibreglass
Laid as one continuous skin with no seams. It gives a hard finish that copes with being walked on for maintenance and handles awkward shapes and edges well.
EPDM rubber
A single sheet of rubber membrane with few or no joins. It's flexible and works well on straightforward shapes like garages and extensions.
We'll tell you which we'd put on your roof and why, then price it in writing.
Signs a flat roof has had its day
- Water still standing on it a day after rain
- Blisters, splits or cracks in the surface
- Damp stains on the ceiling underneath
- A soft, spongy feel to the deck
- Moss or weeds growing in the joints
What we check underneath
A new covering is only as good as what it sits on. Before we quote we look at:
- The decking boards, for rot and movement
- The fall, so water runs to the gutter instead of sitting
- Where the roof meets the house wall, and the lead flashing there
- Edge trims, gutters and outlets
Adding light while the roof is off
Replacing a flat roof is the easiest time to bring in daylight. On one workshop roof we fitted four opening skylights as part of the new covering, and the space underneath went from gloomy to bright. If you're thinking about a roof light over a kitchen extension, ask while we're quoting.
Tidy from start to finish
A flat roof job usually means working right over a kitchen, a garage full of belongings or a garden office. We sheet off what's underneath, keep the old covering in the skip rather than on your lawn, and clear up at the end of every day. The work comes with our written company guarantee, and we're fully insured.
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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.
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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.
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Itemised, line by line
Scaffold, skip, materials, even the portable toilet on a big job. You see exactly what you are paying for.
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Quick when it is leaking
Customers who called in the early evening with water coming in had us there the next day.
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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.
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.”
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.Read every review The full set, in their own words
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Questions we get asked
Which flat roof material is best?
There isn't one answer. GRP suits roofs with awkward edges or regular foot traffic, EPDM suits simple shapes, and felt is a sound traditional choice. We pick for your roof and explain why on the quote.
Can my flat roof be repaired instead of replaced?
Sometimes. A split or a lifted edge on an otherwise sound roof can be repaired. If the deck is soft or the covering has failed across the roof, a repair won't last and we'll tell you so.
Can you put an opening skylight in a flat roof?
Yes. We fit opening skylights into flat roofs, and doing it while the roof is being replaced is the simplest way. Tell us when we come out to quote.
Get in touch
Tell us about the roof
- We call you back To hear what the roof is doing.
- We come and look And take photos of what we find, so you can see it too.
- You get a written, itemised quote What the roof needs and what it costs. No pressure.