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New roof snagging in East Molesey, Surrey
Not sure what state the new roof is in? We carry out new roof snagging in East Molesey and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Gaps at new flashings
- Damage to other parts of the building
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Don’t go up yourself.
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.
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in East Molesey
Our report records what we see with photos and plain descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. We’re often asked to look into offcuts and broken tiles left behind and loose or badly finished ridge tiles, on ridges and verges, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
In a smaller place like East Molesey, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. Whether you are buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a proper look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Location
- East Molesey (KT8, KT7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in East Molesey
Many people book because something does not look right. Others want an independent check as a matter of course before signing off the job.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
Landlords with a home close to Hampton Court station may find that it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their track record with similar roofs
Your questions about new roof snagging in East Molesey
Do you cover smaller places like East Molesey?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How do I find out if my home in East Molesey is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do I need to be at home?
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.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How do I book a survey in East Molesey?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Can you settle a dispute with my builder?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it and send water down the walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. Blocked gutters on homes around East Molesey overflow and soak walls. It is easy to sort the cause early and slow to dry a damp wall.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Surveys on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
New roof snagging in East Molesey: local notes
In Surrey, older roofs are frequently handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. About 0.7 miles east lies Hampton Court Palace, a reminder of how long the area around East Molesey has been built on. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
East Molesey is about 2 miles south-west of Teddington, in Surrey. East Molesey gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Surrey coverage includes East Molesey. London is in our area too.
Here we cover the KT8 and KT7 postcode area for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Church Road, School Road and Grove Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to East Molesey include 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Landmarks near East Molesey
In East Molesey, that means homes and buildings near Esher College, The Albion pub and Cigarette Island Park and the streets around them. East Molesey’s nearest station is Hampton Court station, roughly 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 is The Wood and The Lake.
How it works
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. 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. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We ask what work was done and when it was finished.
- The coverings, ridges, hips and verges are checked as far as can safely be seen.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- We look in the roof space, where there is safe access, and around the property for debris or damage.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What this survey can’t tell you
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Whether the roof will leak in future
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
- Areas out of view from every safe viewpoint
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in East Molesey
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
Also near East Molesey
Also in East Molesey
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
Verges are easy to get wrong, so we look at them carefully.
Flashings
Flashings seal the roof to walls and chimneys. We look at how they’re dressed, fixed and pointed.