Hampshire · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Durley Street
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Durley Street, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Missing or loose roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
How a landlord roof survey works in Durley Street
We survey let and shared roofs in Durley Street and across London and South East England. Time on site typically takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe including by drone where applicable. A written report with photos follows. We survey shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses, and people most often book us about loose ridge or hip tiles and flashings that have come away.
In a village or hamlet like Durley Street, 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 often need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- Durley Street (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys in Durley Street: local notes
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Anyone responsible for a site like Wyvern Technology College will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Durley Street is about 4 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Durley Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Durley Street is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SO32. Local streets include Scivier's Lane and Manor Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Durley Street: 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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, roughly 2.8 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there’s Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
What we look for on each type of roof
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. Gutters, outlets and downpipes are inspected where they can be seen.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
Terraced roofs have party-wall upstands between houses. Their flashings and pointing can let water in.
What we’re asked to look at in Durley Street
A tenant reporting damp or a stained ceiling is a common reason to book. The survey helps show whether the roof, gutters or flashings are involved, as far as can be seen.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Cracked or lifting flashings
Landlords with a home close to Hedge End station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- Whether the price includes VAT
Landlords, agents and block managers in Durley Street
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere like Durley Street needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- You tell us about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Advice
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Durley Street
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The size of the roof
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and which survey you book.
Booking your survey
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Also near Durley Street
What else we do in Durley Street
What we cannot see
A survey is a proper look at the let or shared roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
- Roof areas we weren’t given access to
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Blocks of flats
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
Common questions in Durley Street
I let a flat near Hedge End station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
Do you cover smaller places like Durley Street?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 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.
Do you look in the loft space?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
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 to keep your plan up to date.
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.