Moss removal and roof cleaning in Peterborough
Moss scraped off Peterborough roofs by hand, gutters cleared, and a proper look at the tiles while we're up there. We never jet-wash.
Moss Removal & Roof Cleaning in Peterborough
Why we do it by hand
Jet-washing a roof looks fast and makes a good before-and-after photo. It also cracks and chips tiles, strips the surface off concrete tiles and drives water up under the laps where it was never meant to go. We've been called out to replace tiles broken by someone else's jet-wash.
So we hand-scrape. It takes longer, it's harder work, and it leaves the roof in one piece.
What a roof clean includes
- Moss scraped off every slope by hand
- Debris bagged up, not washed into your drains
- Gutters cleared and downpipes checked
- A look over the tiles, ridge, verges and lead while we're up
- Photos of anything that needs attention
- A preventative treatment, if you want one, to slow the moss coming back
Why moss is worth dealing with
Moss holds water against the tiles like a sponge. In a cold snap that water freezes, expands and works at the tile surface and the joints. Thick clumps can lift tiles enough for driven rain to get underneath. And sooner or later, it all washes into the gutters and blocks the downpipes.
North-facing slopes and roofs under big trees get the worst of it. Rough concrete tiles, common on Peterborough's new town estates, give moss plenty to grip.
Sometimes moss isn't the real problem
More than one customer has rung us about moss and gutters, and we've found the felt under the tiles had failed. When that happens we show you the photos, explain what we've found and leave the decision with you. If a clean is all your roof needs, a clean is all we'll quote for.
What you get at the end
Before we pack up, we send you photos of the clean roof and of anything we spotted along the way, such as a cracked tile, a slipped ridge or tired pointing. Small faults like that can often be sorted while we're already up there, if you're happy with the price. Bigger ones go on a separate written quote for you to think about in your own time.
Clean and tidy, inside and out
Moss gets everywhere if you let it. We sheet off paths and patios below the work and leave them as we found them. Customers tell us the thing they notice most is how tidy the place is when we've gone.
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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
Will moss removal damage my tiles?
Not the way we do it. Hand-scraping takes the moss off without the force that cracks tiles. That's exactly why we don't jet-wash.
How often does a roof need cleaning?
It depends on the roof. A north-facing slope under trees grows moss far quicker than an open south-facing one. A preventative treatment after the clean slows regrowth, and we'll tell you honestly how yours looks.
Can you clear the gutters at the same time?
Yes, it is part of the job. Most of the moss ends up in the gutters anyway, so we clear them and check the downpipes before we leave.
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.