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Landlord roof survey in Martins Heron, Bracknell Forest
Landlord roof surveys across Martins Heron, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
About our landlord roof survey in Martins Heron
A landlord roof survey covers the usual parts of a roof: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too where they’re part of the brief. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can safely be seen, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. If you’ve noticed leaks into upper flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs, we can find out what’s behind it.
Trees around homes in smaller places like Martins Heron drop leaves, twigs and moss onto roofs and into gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. It’s the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Moss on the roof and weeds in the gutter are both easy to spot from the ground.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Martins Heron (RG12, SL5)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
A survey is a careful look at the let or shared roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
Martins Heron homes and their roofs
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. Bracknell, which Martins Heron 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 let a flat or house near Martins Heron station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. If you look after a building like Harmans Water Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Martins Heron is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We provide landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Martins Heron and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG12 and SL5. Local streets include Bog Lane, Radnor Road and London Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include The Warren (1 mile south), Jennett's Park (1 mile west), Forest Park (1 mile south), Bullbrook (1 mile north-west) and Harmans Water (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Farley Wood (3 miles west) and Amen Corner (3 miles west).
Near you in Martins Heron
We work in homes and buildings around Ranelagh School and LVS Ascot and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Martins Heron itself: Martins Heron station. Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (1.5 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Martins Heron includes Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Arrange flat access ahead of time
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Keep the loft hatch clear and reachable
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. Urgent items can be dealt with first and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Common roof problems in Martins Heron
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants often lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Blocked gutters over flats
If you run a business near The Lexicon, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What happens after the report arrives
How the survey works
The visit has one job: 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 usually takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Homes around Martins Heron frequently 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 can’t get to. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- 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.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Common questions in Martins Heron
Do you cover smaller places like Martins Heron?
Yes. Martins Heron is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Can a landlord with a rental near Martins Heron station book a roof survey?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details.
Will you check the loft?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted as well as what could.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Martins Heron?
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Martins Heron
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Valley and box gutters on blocks can overflow inside. We give them close attention.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
On terraces, walls rise between neighbouring roofs. Joints and flashings on these walls can fail.