Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Wooden Hill, Bracknell Forest
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Wooden Hill, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Flashings that have come away
- Standing water on a flat roof
Landlord roof survey in Wooden Hill: what you get
With a shared roof, it is not always clear what’s wrong or where. We check the roof from every safe vantage point, including from the roof space and the flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. If you’re worried about choked outlets and gutters and chimney stacks in poor repair, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older buildings in small places like Wooden Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Wooden Hill (RG12, RG40, RG45)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Wooden Hill
Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, 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. Wooden Hill 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. 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.
If you run a business near The Lexicon, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you own a rental within reach of Bracknell station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Wooden Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Crowthorne, in Bracknell Forest. In Wooden Hill, as across Bracknell Forest, every roof gets the same careful survey. Wooden Hill is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: RG12, RG40 and RG45. Whether your property is on South Road, Crowthorne Road and Sarum or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Wooden Hill include Home Farm (1 mile west), Hanworth (1 mile east), Great Hollands (1 mile north), Birch Hill (1 mile east) and Crowthorne (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Sandhurst (3 miles south), Wick Hill (3 miles north-east), Lawrence Hill (3 miles north-east), Binfield (3 miles north), Quelm Park (3 miles north) and Whitegrove (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Wooden Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Easthampstead Park Community School and Golden Retriever pub. Wooden Hill’s nearest station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Small Arms School Corps Weapons Collection (3.6 miles south) and Pinewood Hospital (1 mile west). Open spaces near Wooden Hill include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Converted houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Cottages and farmhouses around Wooden Hill often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- Access to flats and the roof 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.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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When to book a survey in Wooden Hill
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
Take a building like Wooden Hill Primary and Nursery School: its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
What to check before booking
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Will the report include photos?
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long the report takes to arrive
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Have the roof looked at regularly, not just when it leaks. Many landlords and agents survey their roofs on a rolling basis with gutters cleared every year.
Wooden Hill questions
Is Wooden Hill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Wooden Hill worth including?
Frequently, yes, so mention it when 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.
Can you survey in bad weather?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Anyone who looks after a let or shared building can book it: private landlords, letting and managing agents, freeholders and RTM companies.
What access do you need for a block roof survey?
Sometimes, yes. Where the loft or roof can only be reached through a home, we’ll need to go in so please give residents notice.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Ridges, hips and verges take a lot of weather and get close attention.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Flat roof outlets often clog, and standing water follows. They’re checked during the survey.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.