Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Jennett's Park
We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Jennett's Park and the rest of Bracknell Forest. We survey seven days a week.
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Jennett's Park
A roof report gives you something solid to take back to the seller or the agent. You can ask about the roof’s history, ask for repairs before completion or rethink the price. We cannot say how a seller will respond, but you will be asking from facts rather than guesses. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. If you’ve noticed old water stains in the roof space and blocked or leaking gutters, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Jennett's Park, homes are mostly houses and bungalows, from older cottages to more recent builds. In older homes, the slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens and underlay holding them. Whether you are buying or have just had the roof replaced, that hidden layer is worth knowing about. Older roofs often have bitumen felt under the coverings, as breathable membranes only arrived in the late 1990s.
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.
- Where
- Jennett's Park (RG12)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Jennett's Park
Rear extensions, dormers and garages frequently have flat roofs. Felt flat roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. They’re easy to overlook on a viewing, especially when they’re only visible from an upper floor.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
Take an older house close to St Paul: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Places near Jennett's Park
Other services in Jennett's Park
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the gaps at chimneys, walls and abutments. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Local roofs and buyers in Jennett's Park
Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand.
Landlords with a home close to Martins Heron station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Jennett's Park is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Jennett's Park is one of many places we visit across Bracknell Forest, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Jennett's Park is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we work. You can also see our page for Reading.
All of RG12 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We offer pre-purchase roof surveys to properties on Bog Lane, The Square and Mendip Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Martins Heron (1 mile east), The Warren (1 mile south-east), Harmans Water (1 mile south-west), Forest Park (1 mile south) and Bullbrook (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west) and Home Farm (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Jennett's Park
In Jennett's Park, that means homes and buildings near Ranelagh School, The Horse And Groom Public House and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Jennett's Park itself: Martins Heron station. Well-known places in the area include Heatherwood Hospital (1.9 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.1 miles north-west). Not far away are Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Why get it checked now?
Without a survey, you are relying on a glance from the pavement. That rarely shows the back slope, the valleys or the top of the chimney. A survey fills that gap before you commit, with photos of anything that needs attention. In an older home around Jennett's Park, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why us?
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Jennett's Park
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Jennett's Park worth including?
Normally, yes: tell us about it when you book so the visit can include it. Flat-roofed garages and porches are common in new towns like Bracknell, and older felt coverings may be near the end of their life.
Is Jennett's Park within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed with photos included.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When conditions and the roof make it safe, yes. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. What the seller agrees to is their decision, so we cannot promise any saving.
Do you need to go inside the property?
Ideally, yes. We look in the roof space where there’s safe access, and views from upper windows help too. Access is normally arranged through the agent or seller.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Jennett's Park
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
How the survey works
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 the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Jennett's Park is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
After you move in, keep the report somewhere safe. Work through the urgent items before anything else, and keep the photographs to compare against later. Premium comes with a follow-up after 12 months.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.