Surrey · London and the South East
East Molesey Flat Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the flat roof at your property in East Molesey, and put it all in a report with photos.
- Leaks around rooflights
- Ponding water that doesn’t drain away
- Cracked or split membrane
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Molesey
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can safely be seen: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. Fragile rooflights and fragile sheets are never walked on. Where any area cannot be viewed safely, we say so in the report, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you are worried about upstands pulling away from walls and standing water left after rain, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs in smaller places like East Molesey can be more exposed, especially where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Felt and bitumen also age in strong sun. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for, along with water that sits after rain. Standing water that lingers for days after rain is another sign worth watching for.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Where
- East Molesey (KT8, KT7)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a flat roof survey in East Molesey
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, which can open splits and cracks over the years. Older coverings that have lost their flexibility are the most likely to suffer.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Upstands pulling away from walls
- Outlets that hold water back
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Pools of water lying on the roof
For businesses in and around places such as Bentall Centre, the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- What happens after the report arrives
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What’s under the membrane without opening it up
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in East Molesey
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- GRP fibreglass
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
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East Molesey: your questions answered
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around East Molesey?
Yes, commercial flat roofs are part of what we cover. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building.
Do you cover smaller places like East Molesey?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What’s in the report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, including VAT.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
It is 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.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Homes around East Molesey often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. The loft, where there is safe access, completes the picture.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Arrange a survey
To get a price for flat roof surveys in East Molesey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
- Note where water lies after a downpour
After the visit, we write up the report with photographs of what we found. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Try not to let a flat roof become a walkway. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and remind them never to step on rooflights or fragile sheets.
Flat roof surveys in East Molesey: local notes
Within a mile and a half or so of East Molesey there are several hotels. If you look after one, a leak through a flat roof can put a room out of use. Historic houses such as Hampton Court Palace, about 0.7 miles east, show how far back building in the area around East Molesey goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Hampton Court station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. The streets around a church such as Church of St Mary are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, 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. Bookings from East Molesey are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Surrey coverage includes East Molesey and the places around it. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: KT8 and KT7. Streets in the area include Church Road, School Road and Grove Road. Close by, we survey roofs in 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). Further out, 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).
Near you in East Molesey
Around East Molesey, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Esher College, The Albion pub and Cigarette Island Park, among other places. East Molesey’s nearest station is Hampton Court station, about 0.5 miles east. 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.