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Roof survey in Crown Wood, Bracknell Forest
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Crown Wood, with photos and a clear written report.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Blocked, sagging or leaking gutters
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
About our roof survey in Crown Wood
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have seen a mark on a ceiling or bits of tile in the garden, others want a check before selling or after years without one. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, so it is easy to find a day that suits. If you’re worried about cracked mortar along the ridge and valley linings that have cracked or split, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Crown Wood, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes frequently need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. Nails and battens under older coverings often give out before the slates or tiles themselves.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Crown Wood (RG12)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey doesn’t cover
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
Common roof problems in Crown Wood
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. On slate roofs, corroded nails let slates slip, which is known as ‘nail fatigue’. On tiled roofs, the battens or pegs may be what’s gone, letting tiles move.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
For landlords with property near Martins Heron station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their insurance cover
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Crown Wood: your questions answered
Is my home in Crown Wood listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Crown Wood be checked too?
Normally, yes: tell us about it as 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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
How quickly will I get the report?
Premium reports arrive the same day, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Why it is worth a survey now in Crown Wood
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, which makes later changes easy to spot. In an older home around Crown Wood, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or our case studies.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Widespread slipping typically points to corroded nails, which we describe in the report.
Lead flashings and valleys
Many older houses have lead in their valleys and hidden gutters. Worn or split lead lets water straight in, and lead is a target for theft.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Crown Wood
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
The streets around a church like St Paul are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you run a business near The Lexicon, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Crown Wood is about 1 mile south-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Wherever you are in Crown Wood, we can carry out roof surveys at your property. We cover towns and villages across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Here we cover the RG12 postcode area for roof surveys. We offer roof surveys to properties on Bere Road, Mendip Road and Bagshot Road and the roads around them. You will find Crown Wood on the A322, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Crown Wood, we cover Birch Hill (1 mile south-west), Hanworth (1 mile south-west), Great Hollands (1 mile west), Wooden Hill (2 miles south-west) and Home Farm (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (4 miles south-west), Binfield (3 miles north-west), College Town (4 miles south), Little Sandhurst (4 miles south-west) and Owlsmoor (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Crown Wood
Around Crown Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Brakenhale School, The Brakenhale School and The Horse And Groom Public House. Crown Wood’s nearest station is Martins Heron station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include The Lexicon (1.3 miles north) and Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Wildmoor Heath and Heath Lake.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Crown Wood is booked with the forecast in mind: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there is safe access.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.