Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Harmans Water
Not sure what state the let or shared roof is in? We carry out landlord roof surveys in Harmans Water and across Bracknell Forest.
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Harmans Water
We survey let and shared roofs in Harmans Water and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where it applies. A written report with photos follows. Typical surveys look at failed flashings at walls and chimneys and damaged party-wall upstands or parapets, across shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Harmans Water drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Harmans Water (RG12)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. They’re an important part of the survey.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Outlets on flat roofs block easily leaving water standing. They’re checked during the survey.
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The roof’s overall size
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Harmans Water homes and their roofs
Harmans Water is part of Bracknell, 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.
For an older house near a landmark like St Paul, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Lexicon, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you own a rental within reach of Martins Heron station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Harmans Water is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. In Harmans Water, as across Bracknell Forest, every roof gets the same careful survey. Harmans Water is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we work. There’s also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG12 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. You’ll find streets like The Square, Jaguar Lane and Mendip Road, and we cover them all. Main roads around Harmans Water include the A322, which makes travel easy. We also cover Jennett's Park (1 mile north-east), Forest Park (1 mile east), The Warren (1 mile east), Easthampstead (1 mile west) and Bracknell (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Harmans Water
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Brakenhale School, The Horse And Groom Public House and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Martins Heron station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (1.1 miles north-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Harmans Water includes Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Harmans Water
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Why it is worth a survey now in Harmans Water
Defects caught early can frequently be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. On a bungalow or cottage around Harmans Water, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book us in Harmans Water
- Visits on any day of the week
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Photos and a written report every time
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Harmans Water
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Common questions in Harmans Water
Is my home in Harmans Water listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Harmans Water worth including?
Typically, yes: let us know about it when booking so the visit can include it. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Bracknell, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Is Harmans Water in your area?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Harmans Water.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How much time does the visit need?
It typically takes between one and two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You’ll know roughly how long when we arrange it.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about one to two hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Harmans Water is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.