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4.9 · 32 reviews on Google ★★★★★ 4.9 · 32 reviews on Google “The finished roof looks great, and is an excellent match to the origin...”, Kevin

Roof repairs in Letchworth Garden City

Roof repairs in Letchworth Garden City, with an honest view on whether a repair will last, on roofs where every gable, dormer and chimney counts.

Roof repairs in Letchworth Garden City by Ultimate Roofcare
4.9 from 32 reviews on Google
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Roof Repairs in Letchworth Garden City

A deep repair, or a new roof?

One of our Letchworth jobs started with the owner asking for a deep repair on a 120-year-old roof with four gables. The roof was failing, and the whole thing was replaced in the end, matched to the original. Plenty of other garden city roofs are a different story: sound overall, with a fault or two that a good repair will sort for a long time. The skill is telling which is which, and being straight with you about it.

When a repair is the right call

  • The tiles are sound across most of the roof
  • The problem is in one place: a valley, a dormer cheek, a chimney
  • The timbers are dry and firm
  • Any felt or underlay is intact away from the problem

When it isn't

  • Tiles are flaking, slipping or breaking all over
  • Leaks keep appearing in new places
  • Battens or rafters have gone soft from long-term water
  • Repairs would mean disturbing so much of the roof that it makes sense to do it once

We'll show you photos either way, so the decision is yours and made on facts.

Repairs on Arts and Crafts roofs

Valleys and gables

Garden city roofs often have several slopes meeting, which means valleys. Lead valleys and the tiles cut into them are a common source of leaks, and we renew them in Code 4 or Code 5 lead.

Dormers

Dormers bring flashings, small roofs and cheeks into one spot. We check each part rather than smearing sealant over the lot.

Tall chimneys

Many early houses have tall stacks. Worn pointing and tired lead flashing round them let water in, and step flashing done properly sorts it.

Matching tiles

A repair in a bright new tile stands out on an old roof. We match what's there as closely as we can, so the repair doesn't show from the street.

Conservation area repairs

Repairs that keep the roof as it is rarely change how a house looks, but in the conservation area and under the Heritage Foundation's Scheme of Management it's worth checking before anything visible changes. We'll flag it if we think your repair needs that conversation.

Recent work

Recent jobs

Our own photographs, from jobs across the area.

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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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Where we work

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Before you ring

Questions we get asked

My roof is over 100 years old. Can it still be repaired?

Often, yes. Age alone doesn't decide it. If the tiles and timbers are sound, a good repair can keep an old roof going. If they aren't, we'll tell you and show you why.

Can you match old clay tiles for a repair?

We match as closely as we can, using tiles of the right size, colour and texture. On the most visible slopes, a careful match is what stops the repair standing out.

What if water is coming in tonight?

Ring 01234 634 016 any time, day or night, for leaks and storm damage. We make it safe first, then quote in writing for the proper repair.

Get in touch

Tell us about the roof

  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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