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Landlord roof survey in Durley, Hampshire
Landlord roof surveys in Durley, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
How a landlord roof survey works in Durley
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it along with RTM and residents’ management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. If you’re worried about mortar falling from ridges and verges and slipped or missing slates and tiles, we can find out what’s behind it, on gutters and downpipes, converted houses and shared roofs alike.
Older buildings in small places like Durley may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Where we cannot see part of the let or shared roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Durley (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Water from failed gutters often shows as damp inside. We record what we see.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Most let houses and many blocks have pitched roofs of slate or tiles. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Durley
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
For landlords with property near Hedge End station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Will the report include photos?
Durley questions
I let a flat near Hedge End station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Durley?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. The report follows by email.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Local roofs in Durley
The wider area around Durley has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 5 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Durley is one of many places we visit across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Hampshire coverage includes Durley. Southampton is in our area too.
We cover every part of the SO32 postcode area for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates. Other places close to Durley include 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Local landmarks in Durley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Towns and villages near Durley
Also in Durley
Surveys for landlords and agents in Durley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey seven days a week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Do not store items over the loft hatch
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Act on high-priority defects quickly
Questions about the findings are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person one.
Encourage residents to tell you about leaks or damp straight away. Early reports let you act before damage spreads.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
How it works
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Durley 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, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- Each roof is checked from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.