Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Owlsmoor, Bracknell Forest
We take a careful look at the let or shared roof at your property in Owlsmoor, with photos and a written report.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
FAQs for Owlsmoor
Can a landlord with a rental near Sandhurst station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building.
Is my home in Owlsmoor listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Do you cover Owlsmoor for landlord roof surveys?
Yes. We cover Owlsmoor and the rest of Bracknell Forest, as part of our work across London and the South East. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
About our landlord roof survey in Owlsmoor
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the roof space. Flat roofs over blocks, rear additions and garages are covered too when they’re in the agreed scope. Chimney stacks, parapets and party-wall upstands are checked as far as they can be seen safely, along with the loft space where there’s safe access. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are parapets and upstands in poor repair and failed flashings at walls and chimneys.
In a smaller place like Owlsmoor, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. Ridge tiles, verges, chimney stacks and flashings take the worst of it. A careful look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Owlsmoor (GU47, RG45)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. For a survey in Owlsmoor, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Getting a price
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
If anything in the report needs explaining, ask us. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. A survey every few years suits many let and shared buildings with gutters cleared every year.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the addresses.
Common roof problems in Owlsmoor
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that is happening.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Leaks into upper flats
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St George's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What happens after the report arrives
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Owlsmoor
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Owlsmoor Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. If you own a rental within reach of Sandhurst station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Owlsmoor is about 1 mile north of Sandhurst, in Bracknell Forest. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Owlsmoor can all book landlord roof surveys. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in GU47 and RG45 is covered for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Oak Avenue, South Road and Church Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Sandhurst (1 mile south), College Town (1 mile south), Crowthorne (1 mile north-west), Blackwater (2 miles south) and Frogmore (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (4 miles north), Wick Hill (5 miles north-east), Priestwood (5 miles north), Lawrence Hill (5 miles north), Binfield (5 miles north) and Quelm Park (5 miles north).
Near you in Owlsmoor
We work in homes and buildings around Royal Military Academy Library, Edgbarrow Woods and The Iron Duke pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Sandhurst station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Pinewood Hospital (2 miles north) and Staff College Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Owlsmoor
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Which survey package you book
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. It is useful to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.
Nearby places to Owlsmoor
What else we do in Owlsmoor
DIY checks: what’s safe
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.