Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Great Hollands Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Great Hollands and the rest of Bracknell Forest. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Great Hollands
Most viewings never get near the roof. You see the rooms, not the slates, and a quick glance from the street misses a lot. New paint on a ceiling can hide old water stains, which is why buyers book a closer look before committing.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Old water stains in the roof space
If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their insurance cover
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Great Hollands
Many older houses carry decades of roof repairs. Slates slip when their nails corrode, lead valleys and flashings wear, and chimney pointing crumbles. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photos that show you exactly where. We explain each finding in plain English, so it’s clear what it means for your purchase. If you’ve noticed blistered or split felt on a flat roof and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Great Hollands, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a close look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof doesn’t stay small for long.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Great Hollands (RG12, RG40)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Great Hollands
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you live in an older home near St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Great Hollands is about 1 mile south-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. In Great Hollands, as across Bracknell Forest, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Bracknell Forest coverage includes Great Hollands and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across RG12 and RG40 for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Gull Lane, Mill Lane and Cuckoo Lane. Great Hollands sits on or near the A3095. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hanworth (1 mile south-east), Wooden Hill (1 mile south), Home Farm (1 mile south-west), Birch Hill (1 mile south-east) and Crown Wood (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (4 miles south), Whitegrove (3 miles north-east), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Warfield Park (3 miles north-east) and Owlsmoor (3 miles south). Great Hollands is one of the larger places we cover in Bracknell Forest.
What’s near Great Hollands
In Great Hollands, that means homes and buildings near Golden Retriever pub, Easthampstead Park Community School and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bracknell station, about 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are The Lexicon (1.5 miles north-east) and Pinewood Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
The survey, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. A visit to Great Hollands is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Let us know about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from each safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Great Hollands, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What a pre-purchase roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Great Hollands
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The size of the roof
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Roof by roof
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
Chimney stacks
Leaning stacks, loose pots and eroded mortar are common findings. We note them with photos so you can ask about them.
Great Hollands questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Hollands?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Great Hollands worth including?
Typically, yes: tell us about it when booking so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Bracknell have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That way you can still act on what we find.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and does not replace one.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.