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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in East Molesey
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Molesey. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
How the survey changes by roof type
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. Where we can see them safely, we check the linings and outlets.
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiled roofs often last half a century or longer. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, and for mismatched replacements that point to past repairs.
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in East Molesey
Some roofs can’t be seen well from the ground or from windows. Our Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone inspection, along with a same-day report. If airspace rules or the weather rule out a flight, we’ll say so and inspect from every other safe vantage point. Typical surveys look at gaps where slates or tiles have come loose and chimney mortar that has eroded, across the roof space, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and natural slate.
Bungalows, chalet bungalows and older cottages are common in smaller places like East Molesey, and many have been extended or had dormers added. Even on a low roof, dormers, valleys and flat-roofed additions need a careful look. That applies whether you are buying in East Molesey or checking a new roof there. Lead around a dormer and the edges of a flat roof are common places for snags and wear alike.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. It is useful right away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- East Molesey (KT8, KT7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Pre-purchase roof surveys in East Molesey: local notes
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you let a flat or house near Hampton Court station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. Hampton Court Palace, about 0.7 miles east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around East Molesey. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. Take an older house close to Church of St Mary: a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
East Molesey is about 2 miles south-west of Teddington, in Surrey. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in East Molesey and the surrounding area. East Molesey is one of the towns and villages in Surrey where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. London is in our area too.
All of KT8 and KT7 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Church Road, School Road and Grove Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around East Molesey: 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).
What’s near East Molesey
In East Molesey, that means homes and buildings near Esher College, The Albion pub and Cigarette Island Park. The closest station to East Molesey is Hampton Court station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south-east) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near East Molesey include The Wood and The Lake.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in East Molesey
Is East Molesey in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in East Molesey as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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 is 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.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. It’s a dedicated roof survey, with a written report and photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. We’ll rearrange with you if the weather isn’t right.
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a smaller place like East Molesey, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you are buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Booking a survey
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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For landlords and managing agents
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 with budgets and planning.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Checking the roof from the ground
It helps 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.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
When you need someone else
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
Why it’s worth a survey now in East Molesey
Sellers are not always aware of roof problems. The forms they complete only show what they’re aware of. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today, whatever anyone remembers. 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.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book us in East Molesey
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%