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Flat Roof Survey in West Molesey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings for West Molesey, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Edge trims that have lifted or split
- Leaks around rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof survey in West Molesey
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: 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. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so the limits of the survey are clear. If you are worried about cracked or split membrane and failed seals around rooflight kerbs, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on EPDM rubber, single-ply membranes and GRP fibreglass alike.
Around a smaller place like West Molesey, flat roofs typically cover extensions, garages and dormers. Even a small flat roof can let a good many water into the room below. Knowing the covering and how it was laid tells you what to expect from it, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- West Molesey (KT8)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for West Molesey
Is West Molesey within the area you cover?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is my home in West Molesey listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Will you check the loft?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
How do you inspect a flat roof?
Where it’s safe, the roof is inspected from the roof itself. If not, we use safe viewpoints and look inside, and we note any area we couldn’t see. Fragile surfaces are never walked on.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the 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.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a closer look at the flat roof, not a survey of the whole property. It complements a RICS home survey rather than replacing it, and it isn’t a structural engineer’s report.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Note any new marks on ceilings beneath the roof
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Have the roof looked at again after a severe storm
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Check the roof from a window after a downpour. If water is still there a day or two later, have it checked.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a survey in West Molesey, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- The roof is inspected from safe viewpoints, and from the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where we can reach them.
- The findings are written up with photographs and recommendations and emailed to you.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The price is agreed before a date is set.
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Flat roof surveys around West Molesey
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Hampton Court Palace about 1.6 miles east, West Molesey sits in an area with a long building history. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Hampton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Bentall Centre, outlets and upstands on commercial flat roofs are the places to check before trouble starts. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
West Molesey is about 2 miles north-east of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. Anywhere in West Molesey, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our Surrey coverage includes West Molesey. There’s also a page for London.
Every address in KT8 is within our area for flat roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on High Street, Walton Road and St Peter's Road. West Molesey sits on or near the B369. Other places close to West Molesey include East Molesey (1 mile east), Hampton (1 mile north), Hampton Hill (2 miles north-east), Hanworth (2 miles north) and Teddington (2 miles north-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 (6 miles south-east) and Egham (8 miles west).
Landmarks near West Molesey
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lower Hampton Road, Jolly Coopers pub and Esher College. For rail, the closest station is Hampton station, about 0.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Teddington Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Bentall Centre (3 miles east). Open spaces near West Molesey include Kingston Hill Road area and The Lake.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: 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.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Landlords, agents and block managers in West Molesey
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The roof’s overall size
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Height and safe access
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
Some details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
How the survey changes by roof type
GRP fibreglass
A GRP fibreglass roof is a hard, resin-bonded surface over a timber deck. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it’s weakest.