Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Durrants, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in Durrants, with photos and a written report.
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Water getting in at rooflights
Flat roof survey in Durrants
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. It suits a small roof over an extension or garage as well as a large one over flats, offices or units. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. If you’ve noticed raised blisters across the surface and damaged trims at the roof edge, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and single-ply membranes alike.
In a small place like Durrants, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Durrants (PO9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It typically points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and each wet season wears the covering further. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Durrants, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Nearby places to Durrants
What else we do in Durrants
Local flat roofs in Durrants
Durrants lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. Anyone responsible for a site like Havant Academy will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Durrants is about 2 miles north-east of Havant, in Hampshire. If you are in Durrants, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Hampshire coverage includes Durrants. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Flat roof surveys in PO9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Whichers Close, Whichers Gate Road and Durrants Road and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Rowlands Castle (1 mile north), Leigh Park (1 mile south-west), Havant (2 miles south-west), Denvilles (2 miles south) and Westbourne (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Gosport (10 miles south-west), Fareham (10 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-west), Hedge End (15 miles west), Waterlooville (3 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north).
Landmarks near Durrants
Around Durrants, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School, St Albans Church and Robin Hood Inn. Durrants’s nearest station is Rowlands Castle station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Havant Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Durrants includes Brook Meadow (Emsworth) and Compton Down.
How the survey changes by roof type
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. We look for blistering, cracking, split laps and worn mineral surfacing.
Mastic asphalt
Older asphalt can become brittle and crack as the roof moves. We note where this is happening and how widespread it looks.
How it works
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Durrants, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Before we arrive
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Keep pets in another room
Book a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in Durrants, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Durrants: your questions answered
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Durrants, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Durrants is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we’ll recommend one.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
Our survey does not include asbestos testing. Older buildings, from before 2000, may have asbestos in cement sheets or soffits. Anything that might contain it is flagged, so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before work starts.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
When to book a survey in Durrants
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. Blocked outlets, poor falls and a sagging deck are the usual causes. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
If you own a rental within reach of Rowlands Castle station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Are they insured for the work?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
What affects the price in Durrants
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- The roof’s overall size
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Durrants
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.