Roof replacement in Beaconsfield
Re-roofing for Beaconsfield's large detached houses, with every hip, valley and dormer planned before we start and a free written quote that lists it all.
Roof Replacement in Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield is really two towns. There is the old town with its wide high streets, and there is the new town that grew up round the railway station from the early 1900s, with roads of large detached houses in big gardens. Those houses tend to have big roofs to match: hips, valleys, dormers, more than one chimney, sometimes several roof levels meeting at once. Replacing a roof like that is a project to plan properly, and that planning starts at the quote.
What makes a large roof different
- More junctions. Every valley, hip and dormer cheek is a place where water collects, and each one needs its detail done right.
- More lead. Valleys, chimney flashings and dormer aprons are renewed in Code 4 or Code 5 lead, depending on where it sits.
- More scaffold. Wrapping a detached house takes more scaffold than a terrace does, and it is priced as its own line.
- More time. We work in sections so the house is watertight every evening.
Choosing the covering
Many of the larger houses in the new town have clay tiles, and on a house like that we usually suggest staying with clay so the roof keeps its character. We also fit concrete tiles, natural Spanish slate and man-made slate, and we will talk you through the trade-offs in look, weight and cost on your own house rather than in general.
Underneath the tiles
- Old covering stripped to the rafters, and any timber damage photographed and agreed with you
- Breathable membrane, with an insulated membrane as an option
- Treated battens and counter-battens
- Eaves support trays at the gutter line
- Dry ridge, dry verge and dry valley systems where they suit the roof
- Loft insulation topped up to 300mm or more while the roof is open
Paperwork you do not have to chase
A re-roof needs Building Control sign-off, and we arrange it. If your house is listed, or sits in the old town conservation area, it is worth checking with the council before changing what the roof is covered with. We can quote a like-for-like replacement so that conversation is simple.
We work in Beaconsfield regularly, across both the old and new towns. Your free written quote is itemised down to the scaffold, skip and materials, so nothing on the final bill comes as a surprise.
Also from Ultimate Roofcare
More of what we do around Beaconsfield
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
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Before you ring
Questions we get asked
Can you match the clay tiles on my Beaconsfield house?
Usually, yes. We'll look at the size, colour and profile of what is on there now and suggest a tile that sits well with the house and the road. If some of the old tiles are sound, we can talk about reusing them on a less visible slope.
Will we have to move out during a re-roof?
Very rarely. We strip and rebuild in sections and make the roof watertight at the end of every day, so you can carry on living in the house.
Is it worth adding an insulated membrane on a big roof?
It can be, particularly if the loft is used or the rooms below feel cold. We'll explain the difference it makes on your house at the quote, alongside topping up the loft insulation, and price both so you can choose.
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.