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Landlord roof survey in Lawrence Hill, Bracknell Forest
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Lawrence Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Get in touch for a price.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Damaged party-wall upstands or parapets
- Choked outlets and gutters
Common questions in Lawrence Hill
Can a landlord with a rental near Bracknell station book a roof survey?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
My home in Lawrence Hill 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.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later so you can plan spending. Repair costs aren’t included but it gives contractors a clear brief.
About our landlord roof survey in Lawrence Hill
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get 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. We’re frequently asked to look into parapets and upstands in poor repair and ceiling stains reported by tenants, across rented houses, shared roofs and blocks of flats.
Around Lawrence Hill, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls, and moss holds water against tiles. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
What you get is a clear record of the let or shared roof on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Lawrence Hill (RG42, RG12)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lawrence Hill
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
How it works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the let or shared roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Parking around Lawrence Hill is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
For a price for landlord roof surveys in Lawrence Hill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Local roofs in Lawrence Hill
With St Leonard's Hill about 4.7 miles north-east, Lawrence Hill sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Bracknell, which Lawrence Hill 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. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
If you own a rental within reach of Bracknell station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like Holy Trinity Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Anyone responsible for a site like Warfield Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Lawrence Hill is about 1 mile north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. In Lawrence Hill, as across Bracknell Forest, every roof gets the same careful survey. Lawrence Hill is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover. Reading is in our area too.
All of RG42 and RG12 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Atte Lane, Quelm Lane and Sandy Lane. We also cover the places around Lawrence Hill: Newell Green (1 mile north-west), Quelm Park (1 mile west), Wick Hill (1 mile south), Whitegrove (1 mile south-east) and Warfield (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (6 miles south), Hanworth (3 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Birch Hill (3 miles south) and Owlsmoor (5 miles south). Lawrence Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Bracknell Forest.
Local landmarks in Lawrence Hill
Around Lawrence Hill, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Old Manor House Hotel, Garth Hill College and Lambrook and the streets around them. The closest station to Lawrence Hill is Bracknell station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Lexicon (0.9 miles south-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lawrence Hill include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. Around Lawrence Hill, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
When you need someone else
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Shared roofs
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Ask residents to report damp right away
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings, alongside yearly gutter clearing.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
These details help when you contact us:
- What made you get in touch
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.