Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Chimney Survey in Warfield Park
A survey of chimney stacks, pots, flashings and flaunching for Warfield Park and the rest of Bracknell Forest. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- A chimney out of line
- Unused flues sealed without airflow
- Eroded joints in the brickwork
About our chimney survey in Warfield Park
For buyers, a chimney survey before exchange can flag work you may want to raise. Cracked flaunching, failed flashings and worn pointing are common findings on older stacks. You get photos and findings you can take back to the seller or agent. It works alongside a RICS home survey, not instead of one. If you’re worried about damp patches on chimney breasts and cracked or missing flaunching, we can find out what’s behind it, on brick chimney stacks, shared and party-wall stacks and chimney breasts alike.
In a smaller place like Warfield Park, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Warfield Park (RG42, RG12, SL5)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Warfield Park
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Warfield Park worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Can a landlord with a rental near Martins Heron station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you cover Warfield Park for chimney surveys?
Yes. Warfield Park is part of the area we cover.
Will you check the chimney is safe to use with a fire?
No. A flue inspection, sweep or gas safety check is a separate job. We look at the stack, pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings, and damp inside, and we will say if anything suggests the flue needs checking.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, and 98% of clients are satisfied.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Check fixings on the stack are secure
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Note any damp on chimney breasts and when it appears
- Ask for ventilated caps on redundant stacks
Where another specialist is needed, such as a structural engineer or sweep, we explain why. That helps you brief them.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. It’s far simpler than rebuilding a stack later.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Warfield Park
Bracknell, which Warfield Park is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life. With St Leonard's Hill about 4.3 miles north-east, Warfield Park sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Whitegrove Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Martin's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Lexicon, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Warfield Park is about 1 mile east of Wick Hill, in Bracknell Forest. We cover Warfield Park and the rest of Bracknell Forest. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG42, RG12 and SL5 for chimney surveys. We cover properties on Birch Lane, North Road and Long Hill Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Warfield Park, we cover Chavey Down (1 mile south-east), Winkfield Row (1 mile north-east), Whitegrove (1 mile north-west), Bullbrook (1 mile south-west) and Martins Heron (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles west), Great Hollands (3 miles south-west), Popeswood (3 miles west), Hanworth (3 miles south-west) and College Town (6 miles south-west).
Around Warfield Park
We work in homes and buildings around Garth Hill College and Lambrook, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Martins Heron station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.4 miles west) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Heath Lake.
Checking the roof from the ground
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Towns and villages near Warfield Park
What else we do in Warfield Park
Why act early in Warfield Park
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems frequently go unnoticed until damp appears inside. Surveying the stack now can catch problems first. In a smaller place like Warfield Park, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords, agents and building managers in Warfield Park and across Bracknell Forest can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
How the survey works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a survey in Warfield Park, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- Each stack is inspected from safe positions outside.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flaunching
Cracked flaunching is one of the most common chimney defects we record. Caught early, it is frequently a small job.
Chimney pots and cowls
A loose or cracked pot can fall from height. We photograph each pot and note any damage.