Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Winkfield Row
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Winkfield Row and the rest of Bracknell Forest. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Winkfield Row homes and their roofs
St Leonard's Hill, about 3.8 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Winkfield Row. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you own a rental within reach of Martins Heron station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Winkfield Row is about 2 miles north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We visit Winkfield Row as part of our work across Bracknell Forest. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RG42 and SL5 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer landlord roof surveys to properties on Merlin Clove, Astra Mead and Simkins Close and the roads around them. We also cover Warfield Park (1 mile south-west), Chavey Down (1 mile south), Whitegrove (1 mile west), Brockhill (1 mile north) and Maiden's Green (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles west), Great Hollands (3 miles south-west), Temple Park (3 miles west), Popeswood (3 miles west) and Hanworth (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Winkfield Row
In Winkfield Row, that means homes and buildings near Lambrook and Garth Hill College, among other places. Winkfield Row’s nearest station is Martins Heron station, about 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Lexicon (1.8 miles south-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Winkfield Row include Bray Pit and Virginia Water Lake.
About our landlord roof survey in Winkfield Row
We check the same things on a let roof as on any other: slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Flat roofs on blocks, extensions and garages are included when they’re in the agreed scope. We also look at chimneys, parapets and party-wall upstands where it’s safe to see them, along with the roof space where there’s safe access. Typical surveys look at damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and damp or stains in top-floor flats, on flat roofs on blocks, blocks of flats and gutters and downpipes.
Somewhere as small as Winkfield Row, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Winkfield Row (RG42, SL5)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Also near Winkfield Row
What else we do in Winkfield Row
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Winkfield Row, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Common questions in Winkfield Row
I let a flat near Martins Heron station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
How do I find out if my home in Winkfield Row is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long is the visit?
Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows by email.
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Winkfield Row
To price your survey, we check:
- The size of the roof
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What we’re asked to look at in Winkfield Row
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Problems we come across often include:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
If you live in an older home near St Martin's Church, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Before you book anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours