Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Bedlar's Green
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Bedlar's Green, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Bedlar's Green
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
Electronic leak detection in Bedlar's Green: what you get
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photos. Your roofer can then repair those points instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. You get a photo-illustrated written report. If you are worried about patched roofs that still leak and damp inside with no sign on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Bedlar's Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Bedlar's Green (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection around Bedlar's Green
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. About 2.3 miles south-east lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Bedlar's Green has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For landlords with property near Bishops Stortford station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Anyone responsible for a site like Birchwood High School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Bedlar's Green is about 2 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Bedlar's Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Surveys in CM22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Bedlar's Green: Start Hill (1 mile north), Takeley Street (2 miles east), Burton End (2 miles north), Takeley (2 miles east) and Hatfield Broad Oak (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (7 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Waltham Abbey (15 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (7 miles east).
Around Bedlar's Green
The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (1.5 miles west) and Moated mound (4.6 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Portingbury Hills and Rushy Mead.
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What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Height and safe access
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Roof area
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Bedlar's Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bedlar's Green?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Bedlar's Green is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Bedlar's Green?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No. We test the membrane and report. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Bedlar's Green
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
Common roof problems in Bedlar's Green
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Giles, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Which limits apply to the survey
- When you will get the report
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Older rural homes like those around Bedlar's Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.