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Roof survey in Wick Hill, Bracknell Forest
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Wick Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
About our roof survey in Wick Hill
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. We check them as well as the main pitched roof, looking for ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands. Flat roofs frequently need attention long before the main roof. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. If you are worried about crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it, on natural slate, lead flashings and flat roofs alike.
In a smaller place like Wick Hill, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Place
- Wick Hill (RG12, RG42)
- Wider area
- Bracknell Forest
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in Wick Hill
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. Small faults that start this way grow over time.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near The Lexicon, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- When you will get the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
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Roof surveys in Wick Hill: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. Bracknell, which Wick Hill is part of, is one of England’s post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. On homes of that age, felt underlay, flat roofs, gutters and fixings may all be due attention.
If you look after a building like Warfield Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Wick Hill is about 1 mile north-east of Bracknell, in Bracknell Forest. We carry out roof surveys in Wick Hill for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Wick Hill is one of the towns and villages in Bracknell Forest where we work. Our Reading page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the RG12 and RG42 postcode area for roof surveys and the streets around it. If you need a roof survey at a property on Bay Road, Park Road and Atte Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Lawrence Hill (1 mile north), Whitegrove (1 mile north-east), Bullbrook (1 mile south-east), Quelm Park (1 mile north-west) and Newell Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Sandhurst (5 miles south), College Town (6 miles south), Little Sandhurst (6 miles south-west), Owlsmoor (5 miles south-west), Home Farm (3 miles south-west) and Wooden Hill (3 miles south-west). Wick Hill is one of the larger places we cover in Bracknell Forest.
Local landmarks in Wick Hill
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Old Manor House Hotel, Garth Hill College and The Brakenhale School and the streets around them. The closest station to Wick Hill is Bracknell station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Heatherwood Hospital (2.4 miles east) and The Lexicon (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Heath Lake and Holt Copse & Joel Park.
Practical tips
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check the roof from ground level after storms
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Every so frequently, look in the roof space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Look for water marks, damp wood and chinks of light. Photograph anything new.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Where tiles hang on walls or dormers, we look at them too. Loose or missing tiles there let rain into the wall.
Wick Hill: your questions answered
My home in Wick Hill has a flat-roofed garage or porch. Is it worth having that looked at?
It’s frequently 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.
Is Wick Hill within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How do I book a survey in Wick Hill?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Wick Hill
Landlords, agents and building managers in Wick Hill and across Bracknell Forest can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there often is around Wick Hill, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there’s safe access, completes the picture.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- We inspect from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Every part of the roof is checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.