Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Durford Wood, Hampshire
Find out what’s going on with the flat roof before you spend money on it. We carry out flat roof surveys in Durford Wood.
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Standing water left after rain
Tips from our surveys
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Keep records of when the roof was laid and what work has been done
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
You get the report by email and can pass it to a roofer, your solicitor, the seller or your managing agent. It is written in plain English, with a photo of each defect, so others can follow it without going up to look.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
About our flat roof survey in Durford Wood
Offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats often sit under large flat roofs. A survey of a roof this size picks out worn covering, standing water and outlets that need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. Common reasons to book are damaged trims at the roof edge and blocked or damaged outlets, across EPDM rubber, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Durford Wood, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Durford Wood (GU33, GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Durford Wood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- We check the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Testing older roof sheets for asbestos
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Durford Wood
- Mastic asphalt
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Landlords, agents and block managers in Durford Wood
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Durford Wood
Do you cover Durford Wood?
Yes, Durford Wood is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Durford Wood?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
How soon will I get the report?
Report times are set by the package. Basic is within 48 hours, Standard is 24–48 hours and Premium is the same day. Mention any deadline when you book.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We survey felt and built-up roofs, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply PVC and TPO. If you don’t know what your roof is, we will identify it on the day.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Will I get photos?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Durford Wood?
Many flat roof problems start at the details rather than the main surface. Upstands, trims, outlets and rooflight kerbs each move and weather in their own way. If they were rushed when the roof was laid, they’re often the first things to fail.
Look out for signs like these:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
If you own a rental within reach of Liss station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Before booking anyone
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will the report include photos?
What a flat roof survey looks like in Durford Wood
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Liss Infant School will know that a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. In Durford Wood, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Durford Wood is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU33 and GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Durford Wood, we cover West Liss (1 mile north), Hill Brow (1 mile east), Liss (1 mile north), The Mint (2 miles north-east) and Liss Forest (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Havant (12 miles south), Horndean (10 miles south-west), Alton (9 miles north-west), Waterlooville (12 miles south-west), Petersfield (3 miles south-west) and Purbrook (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Durford Wood
In Durford Wood, that means homes and buildings near Whistle Stop pub and the streets around them. Durford Wood’s nearest station is Liss station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Durford Wood include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. At times the trouble is a handful of failed details, and at times the whole covering is worn. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. For an older or listed building in a place like Durford Wood, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Durford Wood
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.