Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Bracknell
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Bracknell, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Roof by roof
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. We look at outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
Gutters and parapets
Parapet and box gutters are hidden behind walls and can overflow inside. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Bracknell: what you get
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. We survey seven days a week, which helps when the chain is moving fast. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slipped or missing slates and tiles and quick fixes on flashings and valleys.
A place the size of Bracknell has homes of every age, from period houses to post-war estates, flats and new-build streets. Older slate roofs, post-war concrete tiles and brand-new coverings each have their own typical faults. That’s why the age and type of roof shape what the inspection concentrates on, for a purchase or a new roof alike.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Bracknell (RG12, RG42, SL5)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Bracknell
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Landlords with a home close to Bracknell station may find that a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark such as Holy Trinity Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Bracknell is about 29 miles west of London, in Bracknell Forest. From houses to flats and shops in Bracknell, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest, large and small. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in RG12, RG42 and SL5 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Whether your property is on Station Road, Market Street and Church Road or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A322 and A329 close by, Bracknell is easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Bracknell: Wildridings (1 mile south-west), Easthampstead (1 mile south-west), Harmans Water (1 mile south-east), Wick Hill (1 mile north-east) and Priestwood (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Bracknell has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Bracknell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Market Inn, The Brakenhale School and Wildridings Primary School. Bracknell has its own railway station: Bracknell station. Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (0.5 miles north) and Pinewood Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bracknell include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
The survey, step by step
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. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a place the size of Bracknell, the building you want surveyed may be a house, a flat above a shop or a whole block. Let us know which it is and who controls access, and the visit is planned around that.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from ground level and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets in another room
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Bracknell
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
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Why get it checked now?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, so it can fit around a tight timetable. In a place with as many rented homes as Bracknell, small roof faults often turn into tenant complaints. Spotting it early is easier than dealing with water damage in an occupied home.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
FAQs for Bracknell
Is Bracknell in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Bracknell worth including?
Yes, if you’d like it included, mention it when booking. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it normally takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, and you get a written report with photos. It is not a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Useful tips for Bracknell property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Let us know your timetable
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Arrange the survey as soon as your offer is agreed
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Avoid packing insulation into the eaves so tightly that air cannot flow.