Hampshire · London and the South East
Durford Wood Landlord Roof Survey
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Durford Wood? You can book a landlord roof survey in Durford Wood and across Hampshire.
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Different roofs, different checks
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
Flat roofs on blocks and rear additions
Many blocks and rear additions have flat roofs. Ponding, splits and blistering are recorded as far as safe access allows.
Landlord roof survey in Durford Wood
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early so work can be planned, not rushed. You get a report with photographs that you can keep with the building’s records. Many clients repeat the survey on a rolling basis to keep maintenance plans current. If you’re worried about loose ridge or hip tiles and missing or loose roof coverings, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Durford Wood, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Durford Wood (GU33, GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Why get it checked now?
Relying on what tenants report means relying on what they can see. A ceiling stain often means water has been coming in for some time. A survey looks at the roof itself. For older village homes like those around Durford Wood, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Durford Wood
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Visits on any day of the week
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Also near Durford Wood
Also in Durford Wood
How the survey works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Durford Wood, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Before we arrive
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Local roofs 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. Whatever the covering, it’s frequently the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. 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.
Anyone responsible for a site like Liss Infant School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first. If you let a flat or house near Liss station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Durford Wood and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Hampshire coverage includes Durford Wood and the places around it. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU33 and GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in 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). Further out, we also cover 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).
Landmarks near Durford Wood
Typical jobs here are in homes near Whistle Stop pub. The closest station to Durford Wood 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). Not far away are Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
What we can’t see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- The structure in the way a structural engineer would assess it
- Responsibility under a lease
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Shared roofs
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Durford Wood
Is my home in Durford Wood listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Liss station?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can normally go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we’ll arrange another day with you.
How do I book a survey in Durford Wood?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Will you inspect a roof that several owners share?
Yes. We inspect the parts we’re given access to, as far as they can be seen safely. The report records what couldn’t be seen in the report.