Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Martins Heron
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Martins Heron and the rest of Bracknell Forest. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
Buying a home or a new roof in Martins Heron
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. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Martins Heron is part of Bracknell, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Whether you are buying or replacing a roof, low pitches and flat-roofed additions deserve a careful look.
For landlords with property near Martins Heron station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one. For an older house near a landmark like St Paul, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Martins Heron is about 1 mile east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Martins Heron. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Martins Heron and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Reading.
We survey roofs across RG12 and SL5 for pre-purchase roof surveys and the streets around it. Local streets include Bog Lane, Radnor Road and London Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in The Warren (1 mile south), Jennett's Park (1 mile west), Forest Park (1 mile south), Bullbrook (1 mile north-west) and Harmans Water (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), Popeswood (3 miles west), College Town (5 miles south-west), Farley Wood (3 miles west) and Amen Corner (3 miles west).
Around Martins Heron
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ranelagh School and LVS Ascot and the streets around them. Martins Heron has its own railway station: Martins Heron station. Other landmarks nearby include Heatherwood Hospital (1.5 miles east) and The Lexicon (1.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
Pre-purchase roof survey in Martins Heron: what you get
With a written roof report, you can go back to the seller or agent with specifics. You might ask about past repairs, ask for work to be done before completion or think again about your offer. What the seller agrees to is up to them, but you will be negotiating from a clear picture rather than a hunch. It can also help you decide whether the purchase is still right for you. Common reasons to book are gutters that overflow or drip at the joints and signs of past leaks inside the loft, on natural slate, lead flashings and valleys and chimney stacks.
Houses in smaller places like Martins Heron can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Martins Heron (RG12, SL5)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Building height and the viewpoints available
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To get started, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Why it is worth a survey now in Martins Heron
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. In an older home around Martins Heron, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Package prices that include VAT
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Common questions in Martins Heron
Is Martins Heron within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is my home in Martins Heron listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
That depends on how much you want to know about the roof. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and our survey gives you that closer look. It isn’t a replacement for a RICS survey.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
How long does the survey visit take?
On site, it normally takes roughly 1–2 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.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Honest limits
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Martins Heron
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit usually takes an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Martins Heron, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the roof space is agreed in advance.
- We start outside, looking at the roof from the ground and from vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Let us know your timetable
- Share the report with your solicitor
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we have found patch repairs.
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.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.