Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Roof survey in Binfield, Bracknell Forest
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Binfield from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Binfield
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs often need attention long before the main roof. A felt roof frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, and GRP up to about 30. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and loose ridge or hip tiles.
Houses in smaller places like Binfield can face open ground, where wind and driving rain hit the roof harder. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. Checking those edges shows whether anything has begun to work loose before it lets water in. Once one ridge tile or slate moves, wind gets under the next one too.
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.
- Place
- Binfield (RG42)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Parking around Binfield is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can frequently be seen well from ground level, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 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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Questions from Binfield
Do you cover smaller places like Binfield?
Yes. Binfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Binfield is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How much does a roof survey cost in Binfield?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it is wearing, and we say what needs attention and how urgently.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where it applies.
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?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Landlords and letting agents in Binfield book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- A full building survey of the property
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- An exact number of years the roof has left
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Catching it early means less to put right. Around Binfield, a leak in an older house can soak into timbers and plaster, and that’s a much bigger job than the original defect.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book us in Binfield
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Over 20 years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Places near Binfield
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Do you need a roof survey in Binfield?
Not every roof problem comes from outside. Poor ventilation lets condensation build up in the loft, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Problems we come across often include:
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mark, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their report turnaround times
Roof surveys in Binfield: local notes
Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area. Bracknell, which Binfield is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Lexicon, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. If you look after a building such as Binfield Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Binfield is about 2 miles north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever you are in Binfield, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Binfield is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Reading.
Here we cover the RG42 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on London Road, Chapel Lane and Terrace Road South. Other places close to Binfield include Popeswood (1 mile south), Temple Park (1 mile east), Farley Wood (1 mile south), Priestwood (1 mile south-east) and Amen Corner (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (5 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south-east), The Warren (3 miles south-east), Harmans Water (3 miles south-east), Jennett's Park (3 miles south-east) and Crown Wood (3 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Binfield has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
What’s near Binfield
Around Binfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Garth Hill College and The Roebuck pub. The closest station to Binfield is Bracknell station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find Wokingham Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and The Lexicon (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Binfield include Weycock Hill and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.