Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Tickleback Row Roof Leak Investigation
We carry out roof leak investigations in Tickleback Row and the rest of Bracknell Forest. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Stains around a skylight
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
Wind, rain and roofs in Tickleback Row
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. With St Leonard's Hill about 4.7 miles east, Tickleback Row sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take a building like Garth Hill College: on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you run a business near The Lexicon, finding where water is getting in quickly keeps disruption down.
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Anywhere in Tickleback Row, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest, large and small. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
Roof leak investigations in RG42 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Tickleback Row: Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Around Tickleback Row
The closest station to Tickleback Row is Bracknell station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
Roof leak investigation in Tickleback Row: what you get
Roof leaks rarely show up where you’d expect. It can run along a rafter, a batten or the underlay before it drips, so the stain on your ceiling is seldom right under the hole. We follow it back towards where it starts, one likely route at a time. A repair aimed only at the stain can miss the cause entirely. Finding the route first lets the repair go where it is needed. If you’ve noticed damp walls below an overflowing gutter and a leak that comes and goes with the weather, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Tickleback Row, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tickleback Row: your questions answered
Is Tickleback Row in the area you cover?
Yes, Tickleback Row is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Tickleback Row within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Usually, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found, so you can see each point for yourself.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
What happens on the day
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere like Tickleback Row needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with your notes and photos of the leak.
- We examine the damp area and the rooms near it.
- From the loft space, we trace the water’s route where there is safe access.
- We inspect the likely entry points outside, from the ground, windows and the roof where safe.
- You receive a report with the likely source, photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Roof by roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
Each flat roof relies on its outlets to drain. A blocked outlet leaves water standing, which tests every joint. We check outlets and the covering around them.
Valleys
A valley leak can appear well away from the valley inside. From inside the roof space, we follow the water’s route back.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Common roof problems in Tickleback Row
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
We are often asked to look at:
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
What to check before booking
- How soon the report will arrive
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
What we can’t see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Tickleback Row
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- The roof space
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.