Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Forest Park, Bracknell Forest
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Forest Park. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
DIY checks: what’s safe
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
It helps to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Forest Park
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen and the loft where access is safe. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat roofs on blocks and converted houses, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
Around Forest Park, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings frequently give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Forest Park (RG12)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a survey in Forest Park, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Booking a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Shared chimney stacks
Damp in a chimney breast can start at the top of the stack. We note what we can see.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Forest Park
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Landlords with a home close to Martins Heron station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Lexicon, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Forest Park is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Forest Park can all book landlord roof surveys. Forest Park is one of the places in Bracknell Forest where we work for landlord roof surveys. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG12. Local streets include Bog Lane, Bere Road and The Square. We also cover The Warren (1 mile north-east), Jennett's Park (1 mile north), Martins Heron (1 mile north), Harmans Water (1 mile west) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Temple Park (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west) and Farley Wood (3 miles north-west). Forest Park is among the bigger towns we cover in Bracknell Forest.
Near you in Forest Park
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ranelagh School and The Brakenhale School. There’s a railway station in Forest Park itself: Martins Heron station. Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (1.8 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Questions from Forest Park
Is my home in Forest Park listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a 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.
My home in Forest Park has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it focuses on the roof. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Forest Park
Letting agents and landlords in Forest Park book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the let or shared roof, with photographs.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
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What this survey can’t tell you
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Responsibility under a lease
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Check the roof space can be accessed
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photos help. The report is written in plain language.
Make sure the loft hatch can be reached and opened so a surveyor can look inside the roof. Clutter around the hatch slows things down.