Roof Replacement
Full re-roofs in tile and slate, stripped back to the rafters and built up properly.
About roof replacement
A new roof, built properly from the timbers up
A lot of our re-roofs start as a call about something small. Moss, a blocked gutter, a damp patch on the landing ceiling. Then we get up there and find the felt underneath has given up, and no amount of patching will keep the water out for long. When that is the case we tell you, and we show you the photos. When it isn't, we say so too.
We have replaced a 120-year-old four-gable roof in Letchworth to match the original, re-slated 200-year-old houses, and stripped and re-slated a house in Milton Keynes in a single day.
What's included
Strip and check the timbers
The old covering comes off and we look at every rafter. Anything rotten or sagging is put right before a single batten goes on.
Membrane and battens
We fit a BBA-approved breathable membrane, or TLX Gold insulated membrane where you want better thermal performance, on treated battens and counter-battens so the roof can breathe.
Tiles or slate to suit the house
Clay or concrete tiles, natural Spanish slate or man-made slate. On older properties we work hard to match what was there, because a new roof should look like it belongs.
Dry fix details
Dry ridge, dry verge and dry valley systems mean no mortar to crack and fall out. Eaves support trays stop the felt sagging and rotting at the bottom of the roof.
Leadwork and insulation
New Code 4 or Code 5 lead around chimneys and abutments, and loft insulation topped up to 300mm or more while the roof is open.
Building Control sign-off
A re-roof normally needs Building Regulations approval. We arrange the inspection and the sign-off, so you have the paperwork when you come to sell.
How the job runs
- We come and look. Roof, loft and gutters, with photos of what we find.
- You get an itemised written quote. Scaffold, materials, skip and even a site toilet are listed line by line, so you can see where every pound goes.
- We book Building Control and agree a start date with you.
- Scaffold goes up and the old roof comes off one section at a time, so the house is never left open.
- The new roof goes on, and the site is cleared at the end of every day.
- Inspection and handover. The roof is signed off and you get our written company guarantee.
If soffits, fascias or gutters are tired, it makes sense to change them while the scaffold is already up. We will point it out, and you decide.
Also from Ultimate Roofcare
More of what we do
Recent work
Recent jobs
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
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Before you ring
Questions we get asked
How do I know if I need a new roof or just a repair?
If the felt under the tiles has failed across the roof, or the timbers are going, a repair only buys time. If the problem is one area, a repair is usually right. We come out, take photos and show you which it is before you spend anything.
How long does a re-roof take?
It depends on the size of the roof, the material and the weather. We have re-slated a house in a single day, while a large or old roof with timber repairs takes longer. Your written quote tells you what to expect for your house.
Do I need to move out while my roof is replaced?
No. We strip and re-cover in sections so the house stays watertight, and we clear up at the end of each day. Most people carry on as normal while we work.
Will you sort out Building Control?
Yes. We arrange the inspection with Building Control and make sure the work is signed off, so you have the certificate when you need it.
Can you match the tiles on an old house?
We try to every time. On a 120-year-old roof in Letchworth the finished roof is a close match to the original, which matters a lot on older houses and in places with a strong local character.
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.