Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Billingbear Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys across Billingbear, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older rural homes like those around Billingbear can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- 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.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Before the survey
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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How a landlord roof survey works in Billingbear
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Billingbear and the rest of London and South East England. A visit typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it is applicable. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at standing water on a flat roof and blocked gutters over flats, across shared roofs, converted houses and flat roofs on blocks.
Somewhere as small as Billingbear, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Location
- Billingbear (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Towns and villages near Billingbear
What else we do in Billingbear
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Billingbear: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Bracknell station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is Billingbear within the area you cover?
Yes. Billingbear is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you look in the roof space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The report follows by email.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
What a survey costs
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Common roof problems in Billingbear
Older buildings across London and South East England have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay frequently fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Choked outlets and gutters
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- How long the report takes to arrive
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Billingbear
Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so check with the council.
If you own a rental within reach of Bracknell station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Billingbear is about 3 miles north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Anywhere in Billingbear, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Billingbear is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover. There is also a page for Reading.
All of RG42 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Billingbear Lane and Carters Hill, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Binfield (1 mile south), Temple Park (2 miles south-east), Tickleback Row (2 miles east), Popeswood (2 miles south) and Moss End (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bracknell (3 miles south-east), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Wick Hill (3 miles south-east), Whitegrove (3 miles south-east), Great Hollands (3 miles south) and Forest Park (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Billingbear
In Billingbear, that means homes and buildings near Stag And Hounds Public House. For rail, the closest station is Bracknell station, about 2.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Wokingham Hospital (3.3 miles south-west) and The Lexicon (2.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Weycock Hill and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. In a place like Billingbear, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Plain-English reports with photos
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.