Surrey · London and the South East
East Molesey Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in East Molesey, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photos.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Flat roofs in East Molesey
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. East Molesey has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and like offices and blocks, hotels often sit under flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Orchard Infant School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Mary, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
East Molesey is about 2 miles south-west of Teddington, in Surrey. We visit East Molesey as part of our work across Surrey, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Surrey. There is also a page for London.
We cover every part of KT8 and KT7 for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on Church Road, School Road and Grove Road. If you’re just outside East Molesey, we cover West Molesey (1 mile west), Hampton Hill (2 miles north), Hampton (2 miles north-west), Teddington (2 miles north-east) and Hampton Wick (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Guildford (14 miles south-west), Woking (11 miles south-west), Epsom (6 miles south-east), Redhill (14 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles south-east) and Egham (9 miles west).
Around East Molesey
In East Molesey, that means homes and buildings near Esher College, The Albion pub and Cigarette Island Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Hampton Court station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south-east) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles east). For a walk, there’s The Wood and The Lake.
Electronic leak detection in East Molesey
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in East Molesey and across London and the South East. Testing usually takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. We survey single-ply roofs, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and common reasons people get in touch are leaks under green or ballasted roofs and new membranes needing a check before handover.
In a smaller place like East Molesey, some flat roofs sit in the open, where wind can catch loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. The signs are splits, blisters and edges coming away. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- East Molesey (KT8, KT7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
Repairs in the wrong place leave the leak in place. ELD shows the actual breach points. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like East Molesey, so it is useful to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- A photo-illustrated written report
- An independent look at the roof
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Questions from East Molesey
How do I find out if my home in East Molesey is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around East Molesey?
Yes, we cover commercial roofs as well as homes. Roof access is agreed with the building manager or owner beforehand.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. Our suggestions:
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Wet insulation may need attention after a leak. Your roofer can advise on that, and moisture readings can help.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
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What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Parking around East Molesey is normally easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Keep pets in another room
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
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What affects the price in East Molesey
We confirm the price for the job before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
For a price for electronic leak detection in East Molesey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us give you an accurate price.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in East Molesey
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. ELD can work on some covered roofs though it depends on the layers.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Hampton Court Palace, about 0.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Molesey. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What insurance they carry