Moss removal and roof cleaning in Milton Keynes
Moss scraped off by hand, never jet-washed, with gutters and downpipes cleared and photos of anything we spot while we are up there.
Moss Removal & Roof Cleaning in Milton Keynes
Here is the one thing we will not do to your roof: point a jet washer at it. High pressure water cracks tiles, strips the surface from concrete tiles and drives water up under the laps and into the felt. We have replaced tiles broken by other firms' jet washers. Our roof cleaning in Milton Keynes is done by hand, and it takes longer for good reason.
Why moss does so well here
The concrete interlocking tiles on so many 1970s and 1980s houses across the city have a rough face that holds water and gives moss an easy start. Add shade from the trees and green spaces that run between the estates, and a north-facing slope can turn green within a few years. Left alone, moss holds water against the tiles, lifts them at the laps and washes down to block gutters and downpipes.
How we clean a roof
- Look first. We check for slipped, cracked or loose tiles before anyone works across the roof.
- Hand-scrape. Moss comes off tile by tile, without the force that damages the surface.
- Clear the gutters. Everything that comes off the roof is cleared from the gutters and downpipes and taken away.
- Treat. A preventative treatment slows the moss coming back.
- Report. You get photos of the roof, including anything that needs attention.
Gutters and downpipes
Moss that slides off a roof ends up in the gutters, then the downpipes, then the drains. A blocked gutter overflows down the wall and can soak the brickwork and the soffit. Clearing all of it is part of every roof clean we do, not an extra.
When a clean turns up something else
Getting close to a roof is the best inspection it will get. Now and then a customer asks for a moss clean and a gutter clear and we find the felt underneath has failed. When that happens we stop, show you the photos and explain your options. We never add work without asking, and if the roof only needs a clean, that is all you pay for.
Fitting you in
We come down the A421 from Bedford, about 20 miles, so a roof clean anywhere from Bletchley to Newport Pagnell is an easy day for us. We leave the drive and garden as clean as the roof.
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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.
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.”
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
Where we work
Moss removal & roof cleaning nearby
Before you ring
Questions we get asked
How often should a Milton Keynes roof be cleaned?
It depends on shade and trees. Some roofs need doing every few years, others rarely. A light film of moss is not a problem on its own; it is the thick cushions that lift tiles and block gutters that need removing.
Will cleaning make my concrete tiles look new?
Cleaner, yes. New, no. Hand-scraping removes moss without stripping the surface, so the tiles keep the protection they have. Jet washing can make tiles look brighter for a while, but only by wearing that surface away.
Do I need to be at home while you clean the roof?
Not necessarily. As long as we can reach the roof and the gutters, we can get on. We show you the photos afterwards, and you only pay for what was agreed on the 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.