Hampshire · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Durley, Hampshire
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Durley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Old water stains in the roof space
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Durley
We survey roofs for buyers in Durley and across London and South East England. Whether it is a terrace, a semi, a detached house or a flat, the roof gets the same careful look. We tell you what’s sound, what needs attention and how urgent it is. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and have 20+ years’ experience. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Common reasons to book are standing water on a flat extension roof and gutters that overflow or drip at the joints, across the roof space, chimney stacks and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Durley, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Durley (SO32)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Rural addresses near Durley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Durley: local notes
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. The covering on a house you’re buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest. The flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport comes within about 2 miles of Durley. Where the drone is part of the survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first.
South Stoneham House, about 5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Durley. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area. If you own a rental within reach of Hedge End station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. In Durley, as across Hampshire, every roof gets the same careful survey. Durley is one of the places in Hampshire we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Every address in SO32 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. You will find streets such as Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in 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).
Landmarks near Durley
Around Durley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Wyvern Technology College and the streets around them. The closest station to Durley is Hedge End station, about 1.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Durley include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Durley?
Many roofs have had quick fixes over the years. Bitumen over flashings, mortar fillets in place of lead and odd replacement tiles can point to a problem that keeps coming back. Our report records them so you can ask the seller what was done and when.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their insurance cover
- Their report turnaround times
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Durley questions
Is my home in Durley listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Durley?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Durley is about 2 miles from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Southampton Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Is Durley in your area?
Yes. We cover Durley and the rest of Hampshire. For a price, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access as you book.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes, you can. The report sets out what we found, with photos, so you can raise them with the seller or their agent. We can’t promise how the seller will respond.
How do I book a survey in Durley?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Roof by roof
Gutters and parapets
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter, normally to the back of the house. If the home you are buying has one, that gutter and its outlet get a careful look.
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails holding it corrode long before that. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are frequently the reason.
Nearby places to Durley
Also in Durley
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Sellers aren’t always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Durley
- Visits on any day of the week
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.