Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Priestwood, Bracknell Forest
Find out what’s going on with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. Landlord roof surveys in Priestwood.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Flashings that have come away
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
Landlord roof survey in Priestwood: what you get
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Priestwood and the rest of London and South East England. Time on site typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We’re frequently asked to look into leaking joints at party walls and standing water on a flat roof, across blocks of flats, converted houses and rented houses.
Around Priestwood, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are typically where the work is. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Place
- Priestwood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Priestwood property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
If you need to share the findings with leaseholders or a board, the photographs help. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Regular roof checks beat waiting for a leak. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Priestwood
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the let or shared roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What happens on the day
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. A visit to a smaller place like Priestwood is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree which roofs and which parts of the building are included.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What we’re asked to look at in Priestwood
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- What happens after the report arrives
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Responsibility under a lease
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
- A full building survey of every part of the property
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Gutters and downpipes
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Priestwood
If your home is older, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Bracknell, which Priestwood 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. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
Landlords with a home close to Bracknell station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Lexicon, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Priestwood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Priestwood is one of many places we visit across Bracknell Forest, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Priestwood is one of the places in Bracknell Forest we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG42, RG12 and RG45 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Streets in the area include Park Lane, Kiln Lane and Jock's Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Temple Park (1 mile north-west), Farley Wood (1 mile west), Quelm Park (1 mile north-east), Popeswood (1 mile west) and Bracknell (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Owlsmoor (5 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Priestwood has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Priestwood
In Priestwood, that means homes and buildings near Market Inn, Garth Hill College and The Brakenhale School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Bracknell station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are The Lexicon (0.7 miles south-east) and Pinewood Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Priestwood include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
FAQs for Priestwood
Can a landlord with a rental near Bracknell station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Priestwood be checked too?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when you book. Many homes in new towns like Bracknell have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes. We survey what we can access and see safely. Areas we couldn’t see are noted in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.