Hampshire · London and the South East
Durley Street Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Durley Street, with photographs and a written report.
- A sagging deck under the covering
- Raised blisters across the surface
- Water getting in at rooflights
About our flat roof survey in Durley Street
If the house you are buying has a flat roof on an extension, dormer or garage, it is worth knowing its condition before exchange. Many felt roofs need renewing after around 15 to 20 years, and EPDM and GRP often go on for longer. We set out the type of covering, its condition and the defects we found, with a photo of every defect. That gives you facts to raise with the seller or agent. If you are worried about blisters and bubbles in the covering and outlets that hold water back, we can find out what’s behind it, on upstands and outlets, single-ply membranes and felt flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like Durley Street, flat roofs are typically 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Durley Street (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. On timing, most surveys take about 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. Older rural homes like those around Durley Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start with the details: the address, the roof’s use and any leaks or stains.
- We look at the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- The covering, falls, upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- Inside, we look for damp and staining under the roof where there’s access.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects we found and what we recommend.
Before we arrive
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll explain the options and the price.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Flat roof surveys around Durley Street
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
For landlords with property near Hedge End station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a building such as Wyvern Technology College, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Durley Street is about 4 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whether the building in Durley Street is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Durley Street is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Southampton is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: SO32. That includes homes and businesses on Scivier's Lane and Manor Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Durley Street, we cover Wintershill (1 mile north-west), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south-west), Ashton (1 mile north-east) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Around Durley Street
The closest station to Durley Street is Hedge End station, about 2.8 miles south-west. A little further out are Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
What affects the cost of flat roof surveys
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A survey can show whether a whole new roof is needed or whether the problems are in a few places. Sometimes a few details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why book us in Durley Street
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
It is a careful look at the flat roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Parts of the roof that aren’t safe to walk on or view
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Durley Street
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Durley Street questions
Is Durley Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Durley Street is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Durley Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Will the survey show why my flat roof is leaking?
We check the whole roof, since water can travel before it shows inside. Splits, open laps, upstands, outlets and rooflights are all checked. If the cause can’t be seen, we’ll say so and suggest what would help.
How experienced are you?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Will I get photos?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Clear roof outlets and gutters each autumn
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Check new fixings through the roof are properly sealed
- Note where water lies after a downpour
Landlords, owners and managing agents can keep the report as a dated record of the roof. It is useful when planning upkeep and setting budgets, and it makes changes easy to spot at the next survey.
Small defects are simpler to deal with while they’re still small. Prompt repairs tend to add years to a flat roof.