Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Jealott's Hill, Bracknell Forest
Pre-purchase roof surveys across Jealott's Hill, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
When to book a survey in Jealott's Hill
Slates and tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay that hold them. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but corroded nails let slates slip. It is a frequent finding on older houses.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Blocked or leaking gutters
For landlords with property near Bracknell station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
What to check before booking
- When you will get the report
- What insurance they carry
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
Pre-purchase roof survey in Jealott's Hill
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we will say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you’ve noticed cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and blistered or split felt on a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and gutters and downpipes alike.
Older buildings in small places like Jealott's Hill may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Jealott's Hill (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What else we do in Jealott's Hill
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Useful tips for Jealott's Hill property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
It is worth sharing the report with your solicitor so they can raise enquiries with the seller’s side. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it, especially where we’ve found patch repairs.
Keep the loft ventilated. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up, wetting timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Jealott's Hill
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It’s tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. For an older or listed building in a place like Jealott's Hill, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book with us
- Surveys seven days a week
- Prices that include VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Jealott's Hill
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
St Leonard's Hill, about 4.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Jealott's Hill. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Jealott's Hill is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Jealott's Hill and the surrounding area. Jealott's Hill is one of the places in Bracknell Forest where we work. We also survey roofs in Reading.
All of RG42 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Gough's Barn Lane and Maidenhead Road, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Jealott's Hill, we cover Tickleback Row (1 mile south), Moss End (1 mile south), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east), Nuptown (1 mile east) and Warfield (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (4 miles south), Forest Park (4 miles south), The Warren (4 miles south) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Near you in Jealott's Hill
The closest station to Jealott's Hill is Bracknell station, about 2.8 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include The Lexicon (2.5 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Weycock Hill and Bray Pit.
FAQs for Jealott's Hill
Do you cover Jealott's Hill?
Yes, Jealott's Hill is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Jealott's Hill as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Jealott's Hill within the area you cover?
Yes, Jealott's Hill is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It usually takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Jealott's Hill?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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, while ours looks only at the roof, in more detail. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from the ground, from windows and from the loft space. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where applicable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Jealott's Hill, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed beforehand.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it’s safe.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
How to book
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.