Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Jennett's Park, Bracknell Forest
We take a careful look at the gutter at your property in Jennett's Park, with photos and a written report.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
- Overflowing eaves gutters
Checking the roof from ground level
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Gutter survey in Jennett's Park: what you get
Gutters have to slope gently towards the outlet to drain properly. When brackets sag or joints part, water pools, drips and spills over at the low points. We check the line of each run as far as we can see it, along with the brackets and downpipe fixings. Recommendations are written down and prioritised by urgency where relevant. We’re frequently asked to look into gutters that have fallen out of line and leaves and moss blocking gutters, across outlets and hoppers, downpipes and valley gutters.
Around Jennett's Park, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Jennett's Park (RG12)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Jennett's Park
What else we do in Jennett's Park
Gutter surveys in Jennett's Park: local notes
Bracknell, which Jennett's 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. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so the council is the place to ask.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harmans Water Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark like St Paul, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Jennett's Park is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Jennett's Park and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG12 for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Bog Lane, The Square and Mendip Road and the roads around them. We also cover Martins Heron (1 mile east), The Warren (1 mile south-east), Harmans Water (1 mile south-west), Forest Park (1 mile south) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west) and Home Farm (3 miles south-west).
Around Jennett's Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ranelagh School, The Horse And Groom Public House and The Brakenhale School. Jennett's Park has its own railway station: Martins Heron station. Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (1.9 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Jennett's Park
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold so their joints can start to leak. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up once the paint has worn away.
People normally book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Valley or box gutters that overflow inside
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Overflowing eaves gutters
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Lexicon, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey won’t cover
- Their insurance cover
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
Useful tips for Jennett's Park property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Note any damp stains below the gutters
- Get the gutters cleaned out every year
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
After any work is done, watch the gutters in the next heavy rain. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it does not, raise it with whoever did the job.
Deal with drips, sags and loose downpipes early. Left alone, they usually grow and spilled water harms brickwork and woodwork.
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take an hour or two for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Jennett's Park is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- We walk round the building and check the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- The loft space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- You receive a report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Jennett's Park questions
Can a landlord with a rental near Martins Heron station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Jennett's Park within the area you cover?
Yes, Jennett's Park is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will you look at parapet and box gutters as well?
Yes, where it is safe to see them. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it is applicable.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The size of the roof
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we can help you choose.
What to tell us when you contact us
We’ll normally ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Different roofs, different checks
Fascias and soffits
Soffits and timber fascias suffer when gutters overflow. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
We check the lining, the joints and the outlets where it is safe to see them. Lead is also a target for theft.