Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
The Warren Landlord Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the let or shared roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out landlord roof surveys in The Warren.
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in The Warren
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, or after a tenant reports a leak. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed cracked or lifting flashings and leaks into upper flats, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a smaller place like The Warren, 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. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- The Warren (RG12, SL5)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in The Warren
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in The Warren worth including?
Frequently, yes, so mention it as you book. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Bracknell, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Will you come out to The Warren?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. A repeat survey later shows how the roof has changed to keep your plan up to date.
Do you survey roofs shared between flats?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How we price landlord roof surveys
We confirm the exact price before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Anything about access we should know
- What’s prompted the survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in The Warren
Reports of leaks or damp from tenants frequently lead to a survey. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved from what’s visible.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
For landlords with property near Martins Heron station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes as far as can be seen safely.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. A visit to a smaller place like The Warren is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Book a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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What else we do in The Warren
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Who pays under the lease (that is a legal question)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Checking the roof from ground level
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Local roofs in The Warren
The Warren is part of Bracknell, one of the 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
The streets around a church like St Paul are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Lexicon, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
The Warren is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever you are in The Warren, we can carry out landlord roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover The Warren and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG12 and SL5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Whether your property is on Bog Lane, The Square and Mendip Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around The Warren: Martins Heron (1 mile north), Forest Park (1 mile south-west), Jennett's Park (1 mile north-west), Harmans Water (1 mile west) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Temple Park (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west) and Farley Wood (3 miles west).
What’s near The Warren
Around The Warren, our work takes us to homes and buildings near LVS Ascot and Ranelagh School, among other places. The Warren has its own railway station: Martins Heron station. A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (1.6 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.