Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Whitegrove
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Pre-purchase roof surveys in Whitegrove, with photos and a clear written report.
- Old water stains in the loft space
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Whitegrove
Some roofs can’t be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, and the report arrives the same day. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, lead flashings and valleys and the roof space, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are quick fixes on flashings and valleys and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
Smaller places like Whitegrove often have bungalows and cottages as well as houses, many of them extended or given dormers over the years. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. The same goes for a purchase or a new roof around Whitegrove. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- Whitegrove (RG42, RG12)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
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What a pre-purchase roof survey looks like in Whitegrove
St Leonard's Hill, about 4.5 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Whitegrove. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Holy Trinity Church, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Whitegrove is about 1 mile north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Whitegrove for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest. There’s also a page for Reading.
All of RG42 and RG12 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. We cover properties on Maize Lane, County Lane and Innings Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Whitegrove include Lawrence Hill (1 mile north-west), Wick Hill (1 mile south-west), Warfield Park (1 mile south-east), Bullbrook (1 mile south) and Winkfield Row (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Great Hollands (3 miles south-west), Hanworth (3 miles south-west), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west) and Birch Hill (3 miles south). Being one of Bracknell Forest’s larger places, Whitegrove has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
Near you in Whitegrove
In Whitegrove, that means homes and buildings near Old Manor House Hotel, Lambrook and Garth Hill College, among other places. Whitegrove’s nearest station is Bracknell station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Lexicon (1 mile south-west) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Whitegrove
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
When to book a survey in Whitegrove
Chimneys take the worst of the weather. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which can affect how any work is arranged.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Whitegrove
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Natural slate
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. A visit to a smaller place like Whitegrove is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- You get in touch after your offer is agreed, with the address and your target exchange date.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- The roof is inspected from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- Each part of the roof is examined and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs
Flat roofs on extensions, dormers and garages are easy to forget about. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look for signs of age and failure.
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, typically to the back of the house. If the home you’re buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Questions from Whitegrove
Are flat-roofed garages and porches in Whitegrove worth including?
Normally, yes: tell us about it when you book so the visit can include it. Many homes in new towns like Bracknell have flat-roofed garages and porches, and felt roofs often last around 15–20 years.
Do you cover smaller places like Whitegrove?
Yes. Whitegrove is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you inspect the roof from on top?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.