Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Durford Wood
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat across Durford Wood, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof survey in Durford Wood
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Being in a small place like Durford Wood makes no difference to the inspection itself: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at 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. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- Durford Wood (GU33, GU31)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Also near Durford Wood
What else we do in Durford Wood
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Older rural homes like those around Durford Wood can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.
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Roof by roof
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead-lined valleys and gutters are common on older homes in London and South East England. Splits in a lead valley send water inside, and lead is also a target for theft.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Durford Wood
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map 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.
For landlords with property near Liss station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Durford Wood for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Durford Wood is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: GU33 and GU31. You will find streets like Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane. We also cover the places around Durford Wood: 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). Within a short drive, 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).
Around Durford Wood
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Whistle Stop pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Liss station, roughly 1 mile north. Nearby you will also find Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Durford Wood includes Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Book once your offer is accepted
- Give your solicitor a copy of the report
- Check we’ll be able to get into the loft space
- Ask who repairs the roof under the lease
It’s worth sharing the report with your solicitor so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. Past repairs, re-roofing and any records of that work are all fair questions, especially where we have found patch repairs.
Chimneys and flashings need watching. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. A pair of binoculars from the garden shows a lot.
FAQs for Durford Wood
How do I find out if my home in Durford Wood is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Durford Wood?
Yes, Durford Wood is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and South East England. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Will you climb onto the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. Much of the inspection is done from ground level, from windows and from the loft space. On Premium, a drone is used where it applies.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A RICS home survey covers the whole building, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Ours sits alongside a RICS survey rather than replacing it.
How soon is the report ready?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Reports are emailed, with photos.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In strong wind or a downpour, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Why act early in Durford Wood
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before then, you can still ask questions, ask for work to be done or reconsider. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but with far less room to act on them. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Durford Wood, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.