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Roof survey in Tickleback Row, Bracknell Forest
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out roof surveys in Tickleback Row and across Bracknell Forest.
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Tickleback Row
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, yet nails, battens and underlay often fail first. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We are often asked to look into worn lead at chimneys and abutments and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, on clay and concrete tiles, flat roofs and natural slate.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Tickleback Row (RG42)
- Region
- Bracknell Forest
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Roof surveys in Tickleback Row: local notes
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. St Leonard's Hill, about 4.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Tickleback Row. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you let a flat or house near Bracknell station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Michael and All Angels, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Tickleback Row is about 3 miles north of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We visit Tickleback Row as part of our work across Bracknell Forest, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Tickleback Row is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest we cover. You can also see our page for Reading.
We survey roofs across the RG42 postcode area for roof surveys. We also cover the places around Tickleback Row: Moss End (1 mile east), Jealott's Hill (1 mile north), Warfield (1 mile east), Hawthorn Hill (1 mile north-east) and Newell Green (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bracknell (3 miles south), Sandhurst (7 miles south), Great Hollands (3 miles south), Forest Park (3 miles south), The Warren (3 miles south-east) and Harmans Water (3 miles south).
Near you in Tickleback Row
The nearest railway station is Bracknell station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are The Lexicon (2.1 miles south) and Heatherwood Hospital (3.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Holt Copse & Joel Park and Weycock Hill.
Your questions about roof surveys in Tickleback Row
Can a landlord with a rental near Bracknell station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tickleback Row?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. If a problem seems to come from next door, we will say so.
What do you check on a roof survey?
Every part of the roof we can safely see: the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and roof space. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Is a roof survey the same as a structural survey?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It doesn’t include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
What’s the best way to book?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey seven days a week.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What a survey costs
We confirm the price for your roof before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Height and safe access
- House, block, shop or office
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take about one to two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Around Tickleback Row, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it is safe.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We arrange a day that suits you, including weekends.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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Common roof problems in Tickleback Row
A blocked gutter does more harm than it looks. Once leaves and moss block a gutter, water spills down the brickwork. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the building.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Garth Hill College, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which limits apply to the survey
Roof by roof
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Why act early in Tickleback Row
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You’ll know what a buyer’s survey might pick up, or at least know what to expect. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Tickleback Row, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
What you get with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Package prices that include VAT
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.