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Pre-purchase roof survey in Sandhurst, Bracknell Forest
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a pre-purchase roof survey in Sandhurst and across Bracknell Forest, with plain-English findings.
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Sandhurst
Older homes often have roofs that have been patched over the years. Corroded nails let slates slide, valley linings wear thin and chimney mortar erodes. Most of it can’t be seen from the street. Our survey picks it out, with photographs that show you exactly where. Each finding is explained in plain words, so it is clear what it means for your purchase. We survey clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are chimney mortar that has eroded and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
Around towns like Sandhurst, many houses have gained extensions, dormers, porches or garages, often with flat roofs. The joints where a new roof meets an old wall or slope are a common source of leaks. For a home you are buying in Sandhurst, or a roof just finished there, those joints get a careful look.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Sandhurst (GU47, GU15)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Sandhurst
Is there anything to prepare before you come to Sandhurst?
Very little. Keep pets out of the way, leave side gates unlocked and have any old roof paperwork handy.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Sandhurst?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It isn’t a RICS survey and doesn’t cover the rest of the house.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
It usually 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.
Do you need access inside the house?
Where we can, yes. Inside, the loft shows leaks, damp timbers and the underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Sandhurst homes and their roofs
There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. If your home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission, so the council is the place to ask. If the drone is used for your survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Sandhurst station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Sandhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Camberley, in Bracknell Forest. Whether the building in Sandhurst is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Sandhurst. Reading is in our area too.
Every address in GU47 and GU15 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on Church Road, Chapel Square and High Street or a nearby road, we can help. Sandhurst sits on or near the A321 and A3095, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Sandhurst include Owlsmoor (1 mile north), College Town (1 mile south-east), Blackwater (1 mile south), Frogmore (1 mile south-west) and York Town (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Bracknell (5 miles north), Wick Hill (5 miles north), Priestwood (5 miles north), Lawrence Hill (6 miles north), Binfield (5 miles north) and Quelm Park (6 miles north). Sandhurst is one of the larger places we cover in Bracknell Forest.
Landmarks near Sandhurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Wellington Arms, College Town Primary School and Sandhurst Memorial Park, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sandhurst station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Pinewood Hospital (2.5 miles north) and Staff College Museum (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Sandhurst includes Wildmoor Heath and Horseshoe Lake.
Towns and villages near Sandhurst
What else we do in Sandhurst
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Share the report with your solicitor
- Tell us your exchange date as you book
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Each defect is explained in plain words, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Check the roof from the garden and the street after a storm. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
What you can safely check yourself
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Sandhurst
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Sandhurst. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit in Sandhurst runs most smoothly with the loft hatch clear, side gates open and a parking spot in mind. Someone needs to let us in, so tell us who that will be.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
How to book
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Sandhurst?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen painted over a flashing, mortar where lead should be, or a few tiles that do not match can be signs that something has leaked before. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
We are often asked to look at:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
If you live in an older home near St George's Church, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Questions to ask before you book
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How long the report takes to arrive