Moss removal and roof cleaning in St Neots
Moss removal and roof cleaning in St Neots: hand-scraped, never jet-washed, with the gutters cleared and the roof checked over while we're up there.
Moss Removal & Roof Cleaning in St Neots
Before, during and after
Before
We come and look at the roof, photograph the moss and anything else we spot, and give you a written quote. If the moss is all your roof needs dealing with, that's all we'll quote for.
During
The moss is scraped off by hand, tile by tile. Paths, patios and plants below are sheeted off, and debris is bagged rather than swept into the garden or washed down your drains.
After
Gutters are cleared and downpipes checked, because that's where moss ends up. You can have a preventative treatment to slow regrowth. You get photos of the finished roof, plus anything we noticed that needs attention.
The trouble with jet-washing
A pressure washer gets moss off fast, and it does damage while it's at it. It can crack and chip tiles, wear away the surface of concrete tiles and push water up under the laps. We've replaced tiles broken by jet-washing on other people's jobs, which is why we never use one on a roof.
Roofs that grow the most moss
- North-facing slopes that rarely see the sun
- Roofs under or beside big trees
- Rough-surfaced concrete tiles, which give moss plenty to hold on to
- Lower-pitched roofs, where water drains away more slowly
- Garages and outbuildings in the shade of the house
If two or three of those apply to your St Neots house, you'll probably see moss come back quicker than your neighbour does.
A roof clean is also a roof check
While we're up, we look at the ridge, verges, lead and tiles. Now and then a moss call turns up something bigger. We've had customers ask for moss and gutters and found the felt underneath had failed. When that happens, we show you the photos and explain it plainly. There's no pressure. You decide what happens next.
Keeping it off for longer
A preventative treatment after the clean slows the moss coming back, and keeping overhanging branches trimmed helps too. Clear gutters matter as well, because standing water in a gutter keeps the bottom row of tiles damp. We will tell you honestly what your roof needs next and when.
Customers say what they notice most is that we turn up when we say we will, work hard all day and leave everything clean and tidy.
Recent work
Recent jobs
Our own photographs, from jobs across the area.
Peterborough A bungalow re-roof in Peterborough
A red tile re-roof in Sandtoft Olympus, Tuscan
A natural slate re-roof with hips and valleys
A Marley Modern re-roof, after some very bad spray foam
A big re-roof on TLX Gold, in a granulated grey tile
Letchworth A plain tile re-roof in Letchworth
A hipped roof in man-made slate
Milton Keynes A natural slate re-roof in Milton Keynes
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
Where we work
Moss removal & roof cleaning nearby
Before you ring
Questions we get asked
Is moss actually harmful, or just untidy?
Both. Moss holds water against the tiles, which can freeze and damage them, and heavy clumps can lift tiles and block gutters. A light dusting is less urgent than thick cushions.
My neighbour's jet-washed roof looks great. Why won't you do that?
It can look great on the day. The damage, cracked tiles and a worn surface, shows up later. Hand-scraping takes longer but doesn't harm the roof.
How long does a roof clean take?
It depends on the size of the roof, the pitch and how thick the moss is. We'll tell you how long yours will take 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.