Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Bracknell Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Bracknell from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Loose chimney pots
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Older homes in the Weald and across the South East often have clay plain tiles, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings close the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded.
How a roof survey works in Bracknell
People book a roof survey for all sorts of reasons. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, while others just want to know where they stand. Whatever the reason, the survey works the same way: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Lots of homes in a place the size of Bracknell are rented, and roofs are easy to forget between tenancies. For letting agents and landlords, a report on the roof, chimneys and gutters helps plan work ahead of problems. Photos in the report give you a record to compare with later. Small faults, such as a blocked gutter or loose flashing, are easy to miss until a tenant reports damp.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Bracknell (RG12, RG42, SL5)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. If you have questions on the day, just ask. In Bracknell, we survey everything from flats and houses to commercial buildings. Each building type brings its own access questions, from shared stairwells to locked plant rooms. Surveys can be booked for any day of the week.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point, inside and out.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Prices for roof surveys in Bracknell
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The kind of building and roof involved
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Tips that help
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
- File the report with your home documents
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Condensation builds up when air cannot move, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Local roofs in Bracknell
Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles, and flat-roofed additions turn up almost everywhere. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
The streets around a church such as Holy Trinity Church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. For businesses in and around places like The Lexicon, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks. For landlords with property near Bracknell station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Bracknell is about 29 miles west of London, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Bracknell. Our Bracknell Forest coverage includes Bracknell. Reading is in our area too.
We work across RG12, RG42 and SL5 for roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Station Road, Market Street and Church Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Bracknell include the A322 and A329. Other places close to Bracknell include Wildridings (1 mile south-west), Easthampstead (1 mile south-west), Harmans Water (1 mile south-east), Wick Hill (1 mile north-east) and Priestwood (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (5 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Bracknell has homes, rented property and businesses of every kind.
Near you in Bracknell
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Market Inn, The Brakenhale School and Wildridings Primary School, among other places. Bracknell has its own railway station: Bracknell station. Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (0.5 miles north) and Pinewood Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Bracknell include Heath Lake and Wildmoor Heath.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Damp spreads through insulation and timber before anything shows below. From inside the loft space, we can frequently spot it sooner. For a shop, office or block in Bracknell, a roof leak can mean closed rooms, damaged stock or unhappy residents. Planned work is far easier to manage than an emergency.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- Surveys seven days a week
- 98% of clients satisfied
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Bracknell: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Bracknell station book a roof survey?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Bracknell listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
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