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Assessment · roof cleaners round roof-cleaning-2026-09

First Choice Roofing Contractors review

Ranked 2 of 10 in Roof cleaners in Telford

Best for: roofer-grade cleaning, painting and repairs together

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Trading as 1st Choice Roofing Contractors Ltd · Newport · Service area: Telford, Newport, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Shifnal

First Choice Roofing Contractors in short

First Choice Roofing Contractors is a Newport-based roofing firm cleaning and painting tiled, slate and flat roofs, with moss and debris removal across Telford. As roofers, the team can also repair what the wash reveals, and free quotations come with a ten-year workmanship guarantee. 1ST CHOICE ROOFING CONTRACTORS LTD is an active company behind the name. Tiled, slate and flat roofing all sit in scope, with free quotations across Telford.

Customers rate the firm strongly on two fronts, with 9.96 from 200 Checkatrade reviews and a solid Google review record beside it, plus Checkatrade membership on record. Our judgement is that First Choice suits a roof that needs cleaning with repairs or paint in one job. The gaps sit in paperwork, with no call-out fee, rates or insurance detail published.

First Choice Roofing Contractors reviews and ratings on other sites

Every public rating we hold for First Choice Roofing Contractors, with the source, scale, count and the date we read it. These are customers' ratings, not ours.
SourceRatingReviewsRead on
Google4.8 out of 525
Checkatrade9.96 out of 10200

Our verdict

Our judgement: First Choice suits you if you want roof cleaning from roofers who can also repair or paint the roof, with Checkatrade history behind the name [2] [4]. The Google record stands at 4.8 from 25 reviews [5]. Prices beyond free quotes and insurance details stay unpublished [1].

Score summary

Scored on the home trades rubric v2.0. Insufficient evidence takes the neutral value and is not shown as a low mark.

Composite score
70.4 / 100

Customer evidence C1 · weight 30%

72

Google 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews; Checkatrade 9.96 out of 10 from 200 reviews [4] [5].

Qualifications and accreditations C2 · weight 25%

78

Checkatrade membership since April 2019 with the 2024 Roofer of the Year award, a checked voluntary scheme [1] [4].

First-hand responsiveness C3 · weight 15%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Trading history C4 · weight 10%

80

On the Companies House record since 2019 [3].

Insurance and safeguards C5 · weight 10%

Insufficient evidence

Insufficient evidence

Pricing transparency C6 · weight 5%

85

Free no-obligation quotes are clearly offered, VAT registration is stated and no payment is taken until the customer is satisfied [1].

Website and service information C7 · weight 5%

90

The site lists services, areas, the team, reviews and contact routes across full pages with photos [1] [2].

Evidence

Every fact held for this provider, with its source and check date.
FactValueSourceRead
Years tradingIncorporated 1 February 2019Source companies-house
Work guarantee10-year guarantee on workmanship; written guarantee with each jobSource provider-website
Free quotesFree no-obligation quotes; VAT registered; no payment until satisfiedSource provider-website

Industry qualifications

Sourced from the issuing registers, the business's own website and platforms such as Checkatrade and Which? Trusted Traders, on the date shown.

Strengths

  • You get roof cleaning and painting with moss and debris removal across tiled, slate and flat roofing, with free quotations and a 10-year workmanship guarantee [2].

  • Checkatrade membership since April 2019 shows 9.96 out of 10 from 200 reviews with VAT registration stated, seen 4 September 2026 [4].

  • The company record is checkable: 1ST CHOICE ROOFING CONTRACTORS LTD, active since 1 February 2019 [3].

Limitations

  • No call-out fee, hourly rates or menu prices are published, and no insurance details appear on the site [1].

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Questions about First Choice Roofing Contractors

Is First Choice Roofing Contractors any good?

On the evidence, yes where the roof needs more than a wash: it sits second in our roof cleaning table, holds 9.96 from 200 Checkatrade reviews with a Google record beside it, and backs work with a ten-year guarantee. Prices beyond free quotes stay unpublished. Ask for a free quotation covering the clean and any repairs together.

Is First Choice Roofing Contractors Checkatrade registered?

Yes. Checkatrade membership since April 2019 sits on its profile with 9.96 from 200 reviews, VAT registration stated and a 2024 Roofer of the Year award. No mandatory registration applies to roof cleaning itself. Ask for the membership details and the guarantee terms in writing with your quote.

How much does First Choice Roofing Contractors charge?

It publishes no call-out fee, hourly rates or menu prices. Free no-obligation quotes are clearly offered, VAT registration is stated, and no payment is taken until you are satisfied. Describe the roof, the moss and any repairs needed, then ask for an itemised fixed quote before work starts.

Where does First Choice Roofing Contractors work?

The firm works from Lilleshall in Newport, covering Telford, Newport, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Wolverhampton and Shifnal for roof cleaning, painting and repairs. Telford jobs sit inside its patch. Send your postcode with photos of the roof to confirm cover and get your free quotation.

How is First Choice Roofing Contractors ranked?

It ranks second of the ten roof cleaners in our September round, picked for roofer-grade cleaning with painting and repairs together. The gap to the leader is narrow and rests on customer evidence and proof of competence combined. Read the full review, then ask for the free quotation.

Others assessed for this trade

  1. JetOWash71.4 / 100Ranked 1. Best for dedicated roof cleaning with a free survey and deep review record.
  2. Spitfire Softwash67.3 / 100Ranked 3. Best for softwash roof and render cleaning by free quote.
  3. Black Bear Exterior Cleaning66.4 / 100Ranked 4. Best for manual moss removal with biocide treatment.
  4. TYS Pressure Washing Services62.6 / 100Ranked 5. Best for pressure-washed roofs, drives and patios together.

Sources

  1. First Choice homepage — services, award and VAT position Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  2. First Choice additional services page — roof cleaning and painting Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  3. Companies House — 1ST CHOICE ROOFING CONTRACTORS LTD overview (11802603) Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  4. Checkatrade profile — First Choice Roofing Contractors reviews and membership Retrieved 4 September 2026.
  5. Google Maps listing — First Choice Roofing Contractors Retrieved 4 September 2026.

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