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Roof survey in Jealott's Hill, Bracknell Forest
Not sure what state the roof is in? You can book a roof survey in Jealott's Hill and across Bracknell Forest.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Worn or blocked valleys
Roof survey in Jealott's Hill
We inspect whatever is safely visible: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where it applies, a drone, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and lead flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are torn or sagging underlay and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
Somewhere as small as Jealott's Hill, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Location
- Jealott's Hill (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Jealott's Hill
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile, with flat-roofed extensions, dormers and garages common everywhere. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
Take a building like Garth Hill College: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. St Leonard's Hill, about 4.5 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Jealott's Hill. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Jealott's Hill is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. Roofs in Jealott's Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Bracknell Forest. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest. We also survey roofs in Reading.
Here we cover the RG42 postcode area for roof surveys. You’ll find streets like Gough's Barn Lane and Maidenhead Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we survey roofs in Tickleback Row (1 mile south), Moss End (1 mile south), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east), Nuptown (1 mile east) and Warfield (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (4 miles south), Forest Park (4 miles south), The Warren (4 miles south) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Around Jealott's Hill
Jealott's Hill’s nearest station is Bracknell station, roughly 2.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are The Lexicon (2.5 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (4.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Jealott's Hill include Weycock Hill and Bray Pit.
Common questions in Jealott's Hill
Will you come out to Jealott's Hill?
Yes, Jealott's Hill is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Bracknell station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you need.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
What happens on the day
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Somewhere as small as Jealott's Hill, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by hearing what you’d like checked and why.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Book a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Jealott's Hill, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Common roof problems in Jealott's Hill
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead isn’t unusual either, as thieves target it.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Worn or blocked valleys
Shop and office owners around The Lexicon may find that knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies.
Before booking anyone
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Jealott's Hill and across Bracknell Forest can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Handmade and machine-made clay tiles are long-lasting. We check for cracked, slipped and missing tiles, and for spalling where the surface has flaked.
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Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Prices for roof surveys in Jealott's Hill
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.