Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Harmans Water Flat Roof Survey
Not sure what state the flat roof is in? You can book a flat roof survey in Harmans Water and across Bracknell Forest.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
Do you need a flat roof survey in Harmans Water?
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. New brackets and fixings through the roof are another common source of leaks.
Look out for signs like these:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
For landlords with property near Martins Heron station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
How a flat roof survey works in Harmans Water
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. Where any area can’t be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. We survey EPDM rubber, upstands and outlets and mastic asphalt, and people most often book us about blisters and bubbles in the covering and leaks around rooflights.
In a smaller place like Harmans Water, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Harmans Water (RG12)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Harmans Water
What else we do in Harmans Water
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey can’t tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Harmans Water: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Harmans Water is listed?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Harmans Water worth including?
Normally, yes: let us know about it when you book so the visit can include it. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Bracknell, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
What does ponding on a flat roof mean?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. It could be the outlets, the falls or a deflecting deck. The survey looks at each and records the likely cause.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. In a smaller place like Harmans Water, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Flat roof surveys in Harmans Water: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Harmans Water Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. If you run a business near The Lexicon, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks.
Harmans Water is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever you are in Harmans Water, we can carry out flat roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Flat roof surveys in RG12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Square, Jaguar Lane and Mendip Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A322, Harmans Water is easy for us to reach for flat roof surveys. We also cover Jennett's Park (1 mile north-east), Forest Park (1 mile east), The Warren (1 mile east), Easthampstead (1 mile west) and Bracknell (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Harmans Water
Around Harmans Water, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brakenhale School, The Horse And Groom Public House and The Brakenhale School. Harmans Water’s nearest station is Martins Heron station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Lexicon (1.1 miles north-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Useful tips for Harmans Water property owners
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Never stand on rooflights or fragile sheeting
- Keep people off the roof unless they need to be there
After the visit, we write up the report with photos of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.