Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Roof surveys in RG12
Pre-purchase, leak, drone and flat roof surveys across RG12, from Bracknell, Wick Hill and Great Hollands. Clear prices including VAT and surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Towns and villages in RG12
- Bracknell
- Wick Hill
- Great Hollands
- Forest Park
- The Warren
- Harmans Water
- Jennett's Park
- Crown Wood
- Hanworth
- Easthampstead
- Bullbrook
- Wildridings
- Amen Corner
- Martins Heron
- Birch Hill
- Home Farm
- Wooden Hill
- Priestwood
- Lawrence Hill
- Quelm Park
- Whitegrove
- Temple Park
- Popeswood
- Farley Wood
- Warfield Park
Services in RG12
- Landlord roof survey
- Roof leak investigation
- Drone roof survey
- Roof survey
- Electronic leak detection
- Gutter survey
- Thermal imaging roof survey
- Pre-purchase roof survey
- Storm damage roof report
- Chimney survey
- Flat roof survey
- New roof snagging
- See all services
Share the property address and any deadline you’re working to and we’ll find a date: call 07833 053749 or email us.
Postcodes nearby
Across Bracknell Forest
Towns and villages in Bracknell Forest
Areas we cover
How a roof survey works in RG12
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Rear extensions, dormers, porches and garages often have flat roofs in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey the roof space, lead flashings and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or blistered flat roof coverings and valley linings that have cracked or split.
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey normally takes between one and two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
What affects the price in RG12
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Why clients in RG12 book us
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- PI and public liability insurance
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Around Bracknell
Around Bracknell, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Market Inn, Holy Trinity Church and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. Also close by are Ranelagh School (within half a mile east) and Wildridings Primary School (0.5 miles south-west). Bracknell has its own railway station: Bracknell station. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (0.5 miles north) and Pinewood Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Homes and roofs across RG12
RG12 has everything from older homes with tall chimneys to modern estates. Blocked gutters, slipped slates and tired flashings turn up on all of them sooner or later, wherever they are in RG12.
We work right across London and South East England, from the Isle of Wight to Hertfordshire, and RG12 is well within that. We survey on any day of the week.
Bracknell: Landlords with a home close to Bracknell station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Ranelagh School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- An exact number of years the roof has left
What we’re asked to look at in RG12
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Each chimney’s pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are checked. Leaning stacks and loose pots are recorded.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Gather any paperwork for past roof work
If you need work done, the report gives roofers a clear brief. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, which can dampen timbers and insulation over time. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
Common questions in RG12
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you tell me how long my roof will last?
We do not put a figure on it, since the fixings, underlay and maintenance all play a part. Instead, we set out what’s sound, what’s wearing and what to do first.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We also inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, and from the loft. The Premium Survey adds a drone where applicable.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
How much is a survey?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.