Hampshire · London and the South East
New roof snagging in Durley, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Durley, with photographs and a written report.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
Common roof problems in Durley
Owners often get in touch when the finish looks uneven or a leak appears. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before the job is closed.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Cross, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
About our new roof snagging in Durley
Ventilation matters on a new roof. We look for ridge, eaves or tile vents where they’ve been fitted and look in the roof space for condensation. What we see goes in the report. Missing or blocked ventilation can lead to condensation over time, so it is worth raising early. It all goes in the report. We survey loft conversions and dormers, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are missing or blocked roof ventilation and verge tiles or slates not secured.
For a small place like Durley, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book, so the visit can be planned around them. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Durley (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Durley book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photos, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What a survey costs
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The size of the roof
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- 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 including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you contact us:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Other services in Durley
What new roof snagging looks like in Durley
Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whether you are buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. The wider area around Durley has a long history of building, with South Stoneham House about 5 miles west. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Hedge End station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Bookings from Durley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Durley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover for new roof snagging. Southampton is in our area too.
All of SO32 is within our area for new roof snagging. You’ll find streets such as Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging 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). Further out, 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).
Around Durley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wyvern Technology College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Hedge End station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Durley can have low, tight loft spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- We check valleys, flashings and gutters, and the underlay at the eaves where it’s visible.
- The loft space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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FAQs for Durley
Is my home in Durley listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Durley?
Yes, Durley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Disputes are between you and whoever did the work though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Durley?
To arrange a survey, 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.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
It typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. We will give you an idea when you book.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
Coverings, ridges, verges, hips, valleys and flashings are all checked plus gutters, ventilation and visible underlay at the eaves. We also look for debris left behind and damage to other parts.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Once the roofer says the job is done, ideally before you pay in full. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Why act early in Durley
Defects and warranty periods have an end date. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. For older village homes like those around Durley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Durley
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Checking the roof from ground level
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.