Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Hanworth, Bracknell Forest
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hanworth. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
About our landlord roof survey in Hanworth
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. The findings come in a written report with photos to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. If you are worried about damaged pots and flaunching and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Houses in smaller places like Hanworth 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. A close look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Hanworth (RG12, RG40)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take an hour or two for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Homes around Hanworth often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Mention any side of the property we cannot get to. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roofs are common over blocks, extensions and garages. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded where we can see them safely.
Towns and villages near Hanworth
More services for Hanworth
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hanworth
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Useful tips for Hanworth property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t store items over the loft hatch
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Give residents notice before a survey
Questions about who pays under the lease are for your managing agent or a solicitor. What we provide is an independent record of condition that everyone can refer to.
Ask tenants and residents to report damp, stains or drips promptly. The sooner you know, the smaller the problem usually is.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hanworth
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s 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. Bracknell, which Hanworth is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
For businesses in and around places such as The Lexicon, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. For landlords with property near Bracknell station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Hanworth is about 1 mile south of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Whether the building in Hanworth is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest, large and small. You can also see our page for Reading.
We cover every part of RG12 and RG40 for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Hanworth Road, Waterham Road and Crowthorne Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover Birch Hill (1 mile east), Wooden Hill (1 mile west), Great Hollands (1 mile north-west), Home Farm (1 mile west) and Crown Wood (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (3 miles south), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east) and College Town (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hanworth
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Easthampstead Park Community School, The Brakenhale School and Golden Retriever pub. For rail, the closest station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Pinewood Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Small Arms School Corps Weapons Collection (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Hanworth: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Hanworth?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
My home in Hanworth 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. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Will you check the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
What’s the price of a landlord roof survey?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and the number of roofs. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- The address and postcode of the property
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to phone 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.