Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Farley Wood, Bracknell Forest
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Farley Wood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
Common questions in Farley Wood
Can a landlord with a rental near Bracknell station book a roof survey?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Farley Wood?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We will confirm the timing when you book.
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.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, that’s one of the main reasons clients book. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
About our landlord roof survey in Farley Wood
We survey let and shared roofs in Farley Wood and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We inspect from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it’s safe including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. We survey shared roofs, gutters and downpipes and blocks of flats, and common reasons people get in touch are splits and blisters in flat roof coverings and damaged pots and flaunching.
In a smaller place like Farley Wood, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Farley Wood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Farley Wood
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, such as stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Being in a smaller place like Farley Wood does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It’s useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to call 07833 053749 or send us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
Useful tips for Farley Wood property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly, and plan the rest. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Landlord roof surveys in Farley Wood: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Anyone responsible for a site like Meadow Vale Primary School will know that a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mark, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you run a business near The Lexicon, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Farley Wood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Farley Wood is one of many places we visit across Bracknell Forest, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Farley Wood is one of the places in Bracknell Forest we cover for landlord roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Every address in RG42, RG12 and RG45 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Cain Road, Park Lane and London Road. We also cover the places around Farley Wood: Popeswood (1 mile north-west), Amen Corner (1 mile south), Temple Park (1 mile north-east), Priestwood (1 mile east) and Binfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south-east), The Warren (3 miles east), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Martins Heron (3 miles east).
Around Farley Wood
Around Farley Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brakenhale School, The Roebuck pub and Garth Hill College. The closest station to Farley Wood is Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Pinewood Hospital (2.4 miles south) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles east). Open spaces near Farley Wood include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Nearby places to Farley Wood
What else we do in Farley Wood
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Farley Wood
Quotes from contractors set out the work they want to carry out. A survey gives you an independent view of the roof before you commission work so you know what you are asking contractors to price. In a smaller place like Farley Wood, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing does not stay loose for long. Wind gets under it and lifts more, and water follows.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Where a roof is shared with neighbours, we can only inspect what we are given access to and note what couldn’t be seen.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Felt flat roofs often last around 15–20 years, so knowing roughly how old the roof is helps.