Hampshire · London and the South East
Durford Wood Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. Roof surveys in Durford Wood, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
Durford Wood: your questions answered
Can a landlord with a rental near Liss station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is my home in Durford Wood listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Is Durford Wood in your area?
Yes. Durford Wood is part of the area we cover.
How long will you be at the property?
On site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. The report follows within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
About our roof survey in Durford Wood
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and valley linings that have cracked or split.
In a small place like Durford Wood, many roofs stand in the open, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Durford Wood (GU33, GU31)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
The survey, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. In a hamlet or village like Durford Wood, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
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Tips that help
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Hold on to the report for future surveys
- Mention any damp patches as you book
- Include dormers, porches and garages as you book
- Clear the loft hatch area before we arrive
Your report arrives by email. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and daylight through the roof. Photograph anything new.
Do you need a roof survey in Durford Wood?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Pointing erodes, flaunching cracks and pots work loose. Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Worn or blocked valleys
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Loose chimney pots
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Liss Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before booking anyone
- What experience they bring
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their insurance cover
Roof surveys in Durford Wood: local notes
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. 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.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. If you own a rental within reach of Liss station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Durford Wood is about 3 miles north-east of Petersfield, in Hampshire. We visit Durford Wood as part of our work across Hampshire, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Hampshire. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in GU33 and GU31 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a roof survey at a property on Stodham Lane and Pruetts Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Durford Wood, we cover 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).
What’s near Durford Wood
Around Durford Wood, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Whistle Stop pub, among other places. Durford Wood’s nearest station is Liss station, about 1 mile north. Other landmarks nearby include Bear Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Petersfield Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Durford Wood include Wheatham Hill and Liss Riverside Railway Walk South.
Towns and villages near Durford Wood
What else we do in Durford Wood
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. Around Durford Wood, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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. Do not go up yourself.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Durford Wood
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and letting agents in Durford Wood book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.