Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Durley, Hampshire
Flat roof surveys around Durley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Failed seals around rooflight kerbs
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
About our flat roof survey in Durley
A flat roof doesn’t shed water the way a pitched roof does. Water lies on the surface for longer, so a small split or a blocked outlet can soon lead to a leak. The surface, the falls, the upstands and the trims are all looked at closely, and we note any sign that the deck below has got wet. That way, defects are found before they reach the room below. If you’ve noticed splits, cracks and crazing and signs of deflection in the roof deck, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Durley, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Durley (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roof surveys in Durley: local notes
South Stoneham House, about 5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Durley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take a building like Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We visit Durley as part of our work across Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Flat roof surveys in SO32 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Durley: Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Around Durley
We work in homes and buildings around Wyvern Technology College, among other places. Durley’s nearest station is Hedge End station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
When you need someone else
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
- Fragile surfaces, which we don’t walk on
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Durley
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
When to book a survey in Durley
The details are often where a flat roof lets go first. Upstands, edge trims, outlets and the kerbs around rooflights move and weather differently from the rest of the roof. Where they weren’t finished well, they tend to fail before anything else.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Pools of water lying on the roof
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
If you let a flat or house near Hedge End station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Also in Durley
FAQs for Durley
Is my home in Durley listed or in a conservation area?
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. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover Durley?
Yes, Durley is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How soon will I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details when you book.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the covering and every detail where leaks commonly start, recording anything that could let water through. Where the source isn’t obvious, a roof leak investigation or electronic leak detection may be the next step.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How we price flat roof surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Durley frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that’s safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- A written report with photos and recommendations is emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Booking a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Durley
For a buyer, the best time to learn about a flat roof is before contracts are exchanged. After that, the cost of any work is yours. Our report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. Older and listed buildings around Durley may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Durley
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.