Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Bracknell Landlord Roof Survey
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats for Bracknell, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
Landlord roof survey in Bracknell
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof in a report you can plan around. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey shared roofs, flat roofs on blocks and blocks of flats, and people most often book us about chimney stacks in poor repair and cracked or lifting flashings.
Trees in streets, gardens and parks drop leaves into gutters across places like Bracknell, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. Hidden valley and parapet gutters can overflow into the house itself. It’s one reason a roof is worth looking at as a whole, not just the obvious problem. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are worth checking once the leaves have fallen.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Bracknell (RG12, RG42, SL5)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Bracknell
Bracknell is one of the 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you run a business near The Lexicon, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. If you live in an older home near Holy Trinity Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Bracknell is about 29 miles west of London, in Bracknell Forest. Bracknell gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at whatever is safely visible, photographs and a clear written report. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Bracknell and the places around it. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Landlord roof surveys in RG12, RG42 and SL5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Station Road, Market Street and Church Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Bracknell sits on or near the A322 and A329, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Bracknell: Wildridings (1 mile south-west), Easthampstead (1 mile south-west), Harmans Water (1 mile south-east), Wick Hill (1 mile north-east) and Priestwood (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Bracknell has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Bracknell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Market Inn, The Brakenhale School and Wildridings Primary School. Bracknell has its own railway station: Bracknell station. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (0.5 miles north) and Pinewood Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the let or shared roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Parts of the roof we can’t safely see or access
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
A parapet can hide a gutter that’s hard to see. They’re checked where safe access allows.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a property in Bracknell, it helps to know where we can park, and for flats, mention stairs, lifts and shared entrances. The roof is inspected from the ground, from inside and, where it is safe, from the roof itself.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Bracknell
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
Landlords with a home close to Bracknell station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before you book anyone
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- What experience they bring
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
Towns and villages near Bracknell
What else we do in Bracknell
Practical tips
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, especially on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Bracknell
A dated condition report is useful for the building’s records. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling maintenance plan. For a shop, office or block in Bracknell, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. Planned work is far easier to manage than an emergency.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Packages from £150, including VAT
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Bracknell: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Bracknell station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Bracknell be checked too?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions aren’t right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
How long does the survey take?
It typically takes about one to two hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. The report follows by email.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.