Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Amen Corner
Independent landlord roof surveys in Amen Corner. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Leaks into upper flats
How a landlord roof survey works in Amen Corner
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. It is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey of the whole building. We are frequently asked to look into gaps where tiles or slates have slipped and chimney stacks in poor repair, on rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
In a smaller place like Amen Corner, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Amen Corner (RG12, RG42, RG40)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. On timing, it typically takes about one to two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Being in a smaller place like Amen Corner doesn’t change how the visit works: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. Our report separates urgent items from those that can wait helping you spread the work. On a bungalow or cottage around Amen Corner, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so a small leak can mark a ceiling within a few storms. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Amen Corner
More services for Amen Corner
Local roofs in Amen Corner
Amen Corner is part of Bracknell, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and 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. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you run a business near The Lexicon, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Amen Corner is about 1 mile west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Surveys in Amen Corner work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Amen Corner is one of the places in Bracknell Forest where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Every address in RG12, RG42 and RG40 is within our area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Moor Lane, Cain Road and London Road. If you’re just outside Amen Corner, we cover Farley Wood (1 mile north), Popeswood (1 mile north), Temple Park (1 mile north-east), Priestwood (1 mile north-east) and Binfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (4 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles east), The Warren (3 miles east), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south) and Martins Heron (3 miles east).
Near you in Amen Corner
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Roebuck pub, The Brakenhale School and Easthampstead Park Community School. The nearest railway station is Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Pinewood Hospital (2 miles south) and The Lexicon (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Amen Corner includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Common roof problems in Amen Corner
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Defects up on the roof can go unreported for a long time particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Questions to ask before you book
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Landlord and commercial surveys in Amen Corner
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Amen Corner. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. We look for ponding, splits, blisters and tired upstands where we can see them safely.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. We note what we can see.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Amen Corner: your questions answered
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Amen Corner worth including?
It’s often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Do you cover smaller places like Amen Corner?
Yes. Amen Corner is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Amen Corner?
It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site, with blocks and complex roofs taking longer.