Bracknell Forest · London and the South East
Roof survey in Priestwood, Bracknell Forest
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Priestwood. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Loose chimney pots
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Priestwood
Everything we check, we check safely: 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. Everything we see is photographed for the report. Common reasons to book are ridge tiles that have lifted or moved and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists, across clay and concrete tiles, chimney stacks and natural slate.
In a smaller place like Priestwood, some roofs stand more exposed to wind and rain than in a built-up town. That weather tells first on ridges, verges, chimneys and flashings. A proper look shows whether anything has started to loosen. A loose ridge tile or slate gives the wind something to catch, and others soon follow.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Priestwood (RG42, RG12, RG45)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Useful tips for Priestwood property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Keep the report with your property records
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Plan a roof survey every few years, or sooner after severe weather. Regular checks catch problems while they’re small. Each report gives a record to compare against.
Can I check my roof myself?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
FAQs for Priestwood
Do you cover smaller places like Priestwood?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
My home in Priestwood has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
It’s often worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check before they’re disturbed.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we will agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Honest limits
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
Also near Priestwood
What else we do in Priestwood
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Priestwood
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. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Priestwood is part of Bracknell, one of the post-war new towns. Many homes in the new towns date from the post-war decades, with concrete interlocking tiles, low-pitched roofs and flat-roofed garages and porches. Low-pitched roofs shed water more slowly, and older concrete tiles, felt and gutters on these homes may be nearing the end of their life.
Landlords with a home close to Bracknell station may find that a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. For an older house near a landmark like St Andrew, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. Take a building like Meadow Vale Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Priestwood is about 1 mile north-west of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We survey roofs in Priestwood and the rest of Bracknell Forest. Our area takes in places right across Bracknell Forest, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Reading.
We cover every part of the RG42, RG12 and RG45 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Park Lane, Kiln Lane and Jock's Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include Temple Park (1 mile north-west), Farley Wood (1 mile west), Quelm Park (1 mile north-east), Popeswood (1 mile west) and Bracknell (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (5 miles south) and Owlsmoor (5 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Bracknell Forest, Priestwood has every kind of building, from houses and flats to offices.
What’s near Priestwood
We work in homes and buildings around Market Inn, Garth Hill College and The Brakenhale School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bracknell station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find The Lexicon (0.7 miles south-east) and Pinewood Hospital (2.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Holt Copse & Joel Park and Heath Lake.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Priestwood
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Landlords and agents in Priestwood book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. Parking around Priestwood is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We look at the roof from every safe vantage point outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Natural slate
Many Victorian and Edwardian houses have slate roofs. Where several slates have slipped, the cause is frequently nail fatigue, and we say how widespread it looks.