Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Birch Hill Landlord Roof Survey
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Birch Hill and across Bracknell Forest.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Useful tips for Birch Hill property owners
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- File each roof report for future reference
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Act on urgent items in the report first and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
How a landlord roof survey works in Birch Hill
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them and the loft where access is safe. Typical surveys look at damaged pots and flaunching and failed flashings at walls and chimneys, on shared roofs, converted houses and gutters and downpipes.
Houses in smaller places like Birch Hill can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. 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.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Birch Hill (RG12)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It typically takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. A visit to Birch Hill is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- You or your agent arrange access to the loft space and any flats we need to enter.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
FAQs for Birch Hill
Is my home in Birch Hill listed or in a conservation area?
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 Birch Hill worth including?
It’s often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Is this survey just for landlords?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. Where a neighbouring roof isn’t part of the access, we can only see it from vantage points and we’ll say so.
Is Birch Hill in your area?
Yes. We cover Birch Hill and the rest of Bracknell Forest, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey and does not replace a structural engineer’s report.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Common roof problems in Birch Hill
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
Anyone responsible for a site like Birch Hill Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Landlord roof surveys in Birch Hill: local notes
Bracknell, which Birch Hill 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. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Birch Hill is about 1 mile south of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever you are in Birch Hill, we can come and survey your property. Birch Hill is one of the places in Bracknell Forest where we work for landlord roof surveys. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG12. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Hornby Avenue, Pakenham Road and Birch Hill Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Birch Hill, we cover Hanworth (1 mile west), Crown Wood (1 mile north-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile west), Great Hollands (1 mile north-west) and Home Farm (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (3 miles south-west), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Quelm Park (3 miles north), Whitegrove (3 miles north) and Temple Park (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Birch Hill
In Birch Hill, that means homes and buildings near The Brakenhale School, The Brakenhale School and Golden Retriever pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Birch Hill is Bracknell station, roughly 1.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (1.9 miles north) and Pinewood Hospital (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Birch Hill include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- A full building survey of every part of the property
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses