Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Warfield, Bracknell Forest
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Warfield, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
Buying a home or a new roof in Warfield
The wider area around Warfield has a long history of building, with St Leonard's Hill about 4 miles north-east. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Bracknell station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Warfield is about 2 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Warfield for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Bracknell Forest, we cover Warfield and the places around it. You can also see our page for Reading.
Every address in RG42 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. We also cover the places around Warfield: Brockhill (1 mile east), Moss End (1 mile north-west), Nuptown (1 mile north), Newell Green (1 mile south-west) and Tickleback Row (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south-west), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south), Harmans Water (3 miles south) and Crown Wood (3 miles south).
What’s near Warfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Garth Hill College and the streets around them. The closest station to Warfield is Bracknell station, about 2.2 miles south. Nearby you will also find Heatherwood Hospital (3 miles south-east) and The Lexicon (1.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Bray Pit.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Warfield
We survey roofs for buyers in Warfield and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, we follow the same careful process. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We are insured for professional indemnity and public liability, with more than 20 years’ experience behind us. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us. If you’ve noticed worn or lifted lead flashings and bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Warfield are listed or sit in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Warfield (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Warfield
Rear extensions, dormers and garages often have flat roofs. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and ponding, blisters and splits are common signs of age. A buyer can easily miss them, because many can only be seen from an upstairs window.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What we need to know
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What made you get in touch
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Warfield, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
Gutters, downpipes and outlets carry water away from walls. Leaking joints, sagging lengths and blockages are all noted, along with fascias and soffits.
Flat roofs
Ponding, blistering, splits and worn upstands are the usual warning signs. We check outlets too, since a blocked one leaves water sitting on the roof, and we say what we see from wherever is safe.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally 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. For a village or hamlet like Warfield, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- After your offer is agreed, you book and share your timetable.
- Access to the house and the loft 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 written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Honest limits
A survey is a close look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Warfield questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Warfield?
Yes, Warfield is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details.
How do I find out if my home in Warfield is listed?
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.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It is included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
Is a roof survey worth having alongside a home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. 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.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It works alongside a home survey.