Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Newell Green
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Newell Green, with photos and a written report.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Newell Green
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We check the roof from every safe vantage point including the loft and flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos giving all parties the same information. We can only inspect the parts of a shared roof we’re allowed to reach. We survey gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and converted houses, and people most frequently book us about gutters overflowing onto walls and missing or loose roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Newell Green may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Newell Green (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Converted houses
- Rented houses
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there’s safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Around Newell Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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Newell Green: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Bracknell station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
My home in Newell Green has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
It’s frequently 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.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Newell Green?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Before and after the survey
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Do not wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Give residents notice before a survey
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp right away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
Common roof problems in Newell Green
Older buildings across London and the South East have roofs that are decades old. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What insurance they carry
- Is VAT included in the price?
Landlord roof surveys in Newell Green: local notes
Bracknell, which Newell Green 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. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For businesses in and around places such as The Lexicon, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. With St Leonard's Hill about 4.8 miles north-east, the area around Newell Green has a long history. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is.
Newell Green is about 2 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Anywhere in Newell Green, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG42. Streets in the area include Sutton Road, Abbey Place and Burge Place. Being close to the B3034, Newell Green is simple for us to get to. Close by, we survey roofs in Quelm Park (1 mile south-west), Lawrence Hill (1 mile south-east), Wick Hill (1 mile south), Whitegrove (1 mile south-east) and Warfield (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (6 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south-west), Hanworth (3 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west) and Birch Hill (3 miles south).
What’s near Newell Green
We work in homes and buildings around Garth Hill College and Lambrook, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Heatherwood Hospital (3 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (1.1 miles south). The countryside around Newell Green includes Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to tell us when you get in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.