What Is a Preventative Roof Care Contract?

A preventative roof care contract is a planned maintenance agreement that schedules professional inspections and minor upkeep throughout the year. Instead of waiting for a leak or wind damage to force emergency repairs, we proactively identify and resolve issues early – when they are quicker and cheaper to fix.

Typical problem areas we stay ahead of include:

• Missing, broken or slipped tiles and slates
• Lead flashing cracks and gaps around chimneys, abutments and skylights
• Gutter blockages, sagging or joint failures
• Flat roof blistering, ponding and membrane damage on EPDM, felt and GRP roofs
• Chimney repointing needs and deteriorated flaunching
• Roofline concerns across fascia, soffit and ventilation
• Seal failures around roof windows and roof lanterns

In short, it is the smarter way to look after your roof and budget.

Why Preventative Care Saves Money and Stress

Homeowners, landlords and businesses in MK choose preventative care because it delivers practical, measurable benefits:

• Lower lifetime cost: Minor fixes during scheduled visits prevent water ingress, damp and structural damage.
• Longer roof lifespan: Keeping flashings sealed, membranes intact and gutters clear reduces premature failure.
• Priority response: Contract customers get priority scheduling during peak periods and after storms.
• Useful documentation: You receive photo reports after visits – helpful for insurers and when selling a property.
• Comfort and efficiency: We highlight ventilation and insulation issues that can reduce heat loss and condensation risk.
• Peace of mind: Pre-winter and post-storm checks reduce unpleasant surprises.

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What Is Included in a Maxwells Care Contract

We tailor every plan to your roof type and property use, but most contracts include:

• Planned inspections: Biannual or quarterly at-height surveys, with optional drone checks when access requires it.
• Gutter maintenance: Clearing debris, flushing downpipes and resealing joints where needed.
• Minor remedials on the day: Refixing slipped tiles, resecuring ridge caps, sealing small flashing gaps and clearing outlets – within an agreed allowance.
• Flat roof checks: Monitoring for ponding, splits and lifted edges, plus re-securing trims and minor edge detailing within scope.
• Chimney and roofline: Identifying repointing needs, pot or stack issues, fascia and soffit integrity and ventilation performance.
• Skylights and roof windows: Checking seals, fixings and surrounding flashings.
• Photo reports: Evidence-led digital reports with recommendations and quotes for any larger works if required.
• Priority booking: Accelerated attendance for leaks reported by contract clients.

Need specific items included, such as skylight servicing, bird-guarding or moss treatment? We will build them into your plan.

How Your Contract Works

1. Free initial survey: We assess roof type, condition and safe access requirements.
2. Tailored proposal: You receive a clear plan covering visit frequency, scope, remedial allowance and pricing.
3. Scheduled visits: Choose times that suit you – popular choices are spring and autumn, with post-storm checks as needed.
4. On-site work: Our trained roofers complete inspections and minor agreed remedials on the day.
5. Report and recommendations: You receive photos, findings and quotes for any larger works if needed.
6. Priority support: If issues arise, you move to the front of the queue.

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Who Benefits Most

• Homeowners wanting to avoid leaks and disruption – especially in older MK homes with clay tiles or aging felt roofs.
• Landlords and agents who need consistent upkeep, fewer emergencies and clear maintenance records.
• Commercial premises with flat roofing where ponding can escalate quickly on EPDM, GRP or torch-on felt systems.
• Freeholders and property managers standardising roof maintenance across multiple buildings.

Building Regulations and Safe Working

Routine maintenance generally does not require Building Control. If larger works become necessary, you will want a contractor who understands compliance. Maxwells Roofing follows industry best practice and UK Building Regulations so your property stays safe and sound.

• Part A – Structure: If a heavier covering is proposed during refurbishment, we assess load-bearing capacity and roof structure.
• Part B – Fire safety: Flat roofing systems should maintain appropriate fire performance, such as BROOF(t4) classifications where required.
• Part C – Moisture: Our maintenance focuses on keeping the envelope watertight and managing condensation risk.
• Part F – Ventilation: We check roof ventilation to reduce damp and mold risk, especially in lofts and conversions.
• Part L – Energy efficiency: If more than 25 percent of the roof is replaced, upgraded insulation is typically required.

If a future project involves refurbishing more than 25 percent of the roof, structural changes, solar PV or a loft conversion, we advise on notifying Local Authority Building Control and, where appropriate, coordinate with competent partners able to self-certify qualifying works.

Local Roof Issues We See Across Milton Keynes

From Bradwell to Bletchley, we see consistent local patterns that our care contracts are designed to manage:

• Storm-driven tile loss: Exposed ridges and verges are common failure points after high winds.
• Ponding on flat roofs: Particularly where outlets are blocked by leaves and moss.
• Gutter issues: Blocked gutters and leaking joints leading to damp patches on walls and soffits.
• Lead flashing fatigue: Thermal movement around chimneys, dormers and abutments causing gaps.
• Aging felt roofs: Blistering and cracks where felt has reached end-of-life.

Our local knowledge helps prevent these issues from progressing into leaks and internal damage.

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Example Plan Options

Every roof is different, but here is how we commonly structure care contracts:

• Essential – Annual: Yearly survey with gutter clean, photo report and minor remedials allowance.
• Standard – Biannual: Spring and autumn visits, gutter maintenance, minor remedials, priority call-outs and a storm-check slot.
• Comprehensive – Quarterly: Four visits per year, gutter and outlet maintenance, extended remedials allowance, flat roof monitoring and skylight and chimney checks.

We size the plan to your roof type – tile, slate, EPDM, felt or GRP – and your location. Clear and transparent pricing with no surprises.

Signs You Would Benefit From a Care Contract

• Your roof is 15 years old or more, or you have had at least one leak in the last two winters.
• Gutters overflow in heavy rain or you have staining and damp at the top of internal walls.
• Tiles have been lost or loosened during recent storms.
• You manage multiple properties and want fewer emergency call-outs.
• You have a flat roof with ponding or blisters.

Case Study – A Small Fix That Prevented a Major Leak

A Newport Pagnell homeowner joined our biannual plan. On the first visit we found cracked lead flashing at the chimney and two blocked outlets on a GRP extension roof. We resealed the flashing, resecured trims and cleared the outlets within the plan’s remedial allowance.

Two months later, a storm hit. Neighbours reported ceiling leaks, but our client stayed watertight. That hour of planned remedial work prevented a potential ceiling collapse, redecoration and plastering costs running into the thousands.

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FAQs

How often should my roof be inspected?

We recommend every 6-12 months depending on roof age, type and exposure. Flat roofs and tree-lined plots benefit from more frequent checks.

What is the difference between maintenance and repairs?

Maintenance is proactive and planned – cleaning, checks and minor fixes. Repairs address specific faults or damage. Our contracts include minor remedials, while larger repairs are quoted separately with priority scheduling.

Will maintenance affect my warranty or insurance?

Routine maintenance generally supports warranties and insurance by showing you have taken reasonable steps to care for the roof. We provide photo reports for your records.

Do care contracts include moss removal?

Moss treatment can be added to your plan. We advise on suitable methods that protect your tiles and membranes.

Do you cover my area?

Yes – Milton Keynes plus Northampton, Bedford, Luton, Stony Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Bletchley, Great Linford, Bradwell and surrounding towns and villages.

What if Building Control is required?

If a repair becomes a larger refurbishment, such as more than 25 percent of the roof being replaced, we advise on notifying Local Authority Building Control and coordinate the process. Where appropriate, we work with competent partners able to self-certify qualifying works.

Get Your Free Quote

Ready to reduce risk and avoid surprise roof costs? Speak to Luke and the local team at Maxwells Roofing. We treat every roof as if it were our own and we are proud of the 5-star feedback we receive from Milton Keynes customers.

• Phone: 07311091804
• Email: sales@miltonkeynesroofing.uk

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