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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Molehill Green
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Molehill Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Molehill Green
Our packages start with the Basic Survey from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and an in-person consultation. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a report with photographs and recommendations. Common reasons to book are a ridge or slope that dips and worn or lifted lead flashings, across clay and concrete tiles, gutters and downpipes and the roof space.
For a small place like Molehill Green, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Where
- Molehill Green (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys around Molehill Green
The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Molehill Green, or comes right up to its edge. Where the drone is part of the survey, we ask the airport for permission first, and only fly if it’s given. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Horham Hall, about 3.2 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Molehill Green. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Molehill Green is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Bookings from Molehill Green are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Molehill Green is one of the places in Essex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in CM22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase roof surveys include 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
In Molehill Green, that means homes and buildings near The Windmill pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, about 0.9 miles south-west. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Little Easton Moat (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Molehill Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Common questions in Molehill Green
How do I find out if my home in Molehill Green is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Molehill Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Molehill Green is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you need to get into the loft?
Where we can, yes. From the loft space we can see staining, timbers and underlay. If we can’t get in, the report says so.
Can I use the report to negotiate on price?
Yes. You might ask for work to be done, ask questions or ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
Is this the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It is a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, with a written report and photographs. It doesn’t cover the rest of the property, which a RICS survey does.
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Molehill Green, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
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How it works
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. For a village or hamlet like Molehill Green, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- We agree a visit, including weekends if that helps.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
What we are asked to look at in Molehill Green
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We don’t test for it or carry out asbestos surveys, but we flag materials that might and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before work starts.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- A ridge or slope that dips
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
Landlords with a home close to Stansted Airport station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before you book anyone
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their insurance cover
- Will the report include photos?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
- Check we’ll be able to get into the roof space
- Ask the seller about past roof repairs
The report gives any roofer you ask to quote a clear brief. The photos show the defects and where they are, which makes quotes easier to compare.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.