Essex · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Molehill Green
We carry out flat roof surveys in Molehill Green and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Loose or cracked edge trims
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof survey in Molehill Green: what you get
Many commercial buildings and blocks of flats have big flat roofs. On a roof like this, a survey shows where the covering is wearing, where water is ponding and which outlets need attention. The photographed record helps you plan and budget for work. Commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so it helps if you phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a rough idea of the roof area. If you’ve noticed splits, cracks and crazing and dips that suggest the deck is deflecting, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Molehill Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Molehill Green (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat and commercial roofs around Molehill Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. The wider area around Molehill Green has a long history of building, with Horham Hall about 3.2 miles north-east. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Molehill Green is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We cover Molehill Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Molehill Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for flat roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CM22 postcode area for flat roof surveys. If you are just outside Molehill Green, we cover Little Canfield (2 miles south), Smith's Green (2 miles south), Takeley (2 miles south), Takeley Street (2 miles south-west) and Hope End Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (11 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (9 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east) and Epping (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Molehill Green
We work in homes and buildings around The Windmill pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Molehill Green is Stansted Airport station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Little Easton Moat (2.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What we can’t see
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
- A structural engineer’s assessment of the deck
- A promise that the roof won’t leak in future
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
Leave it or get it looked at?
Before replacing a flat roof, it helps to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. Our report gives you the evidence to discuss with a roofer. For older village homes like those around Molehill Green, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Visits on any day of the week
- A report with photographs
- Clear package prices, including VAT
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Do you need a flat roof survey in Molehill Green?
Flat roofs swing between hot and cold more than most parts of a building. This constant movement works at laps, seams and board joints, and in time it can open up splits and cracks. Coverings that have hardened with age tend to suffer most.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Outlets that hold water back
- Water getting in at rooflights
For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you’ll get the report
Questions from Molehill Green
Is Molehill Green in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Molehill Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What if it rains on the day?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Water that lies on a flat roof for days is a sign that something needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, like sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes between one and two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Cottages and farmhouses around Molehill Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- 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.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
For a price for flat roof surveys in Molehill Green, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
What a survey costs
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.