Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Broadley Common
Electronic leak detection in Broadley Common and the rest of Essex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
How electronic leak detection works in Broadley Common
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You’ll also know what to check next. We are often asked to look into breaches around outlets and penetrations and failed seams and laps, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and commercial flat roofs.
In a small place like Broadley Common, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Place
- Broadley Common (EN9)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why act early in Broadley Common
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. For older village homes like those around Broadley Common, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
For a price for your roof in Broadley Common, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
Read how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Local flat roofs in Broadley Common
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Roydon 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 Water Lane Primary Academy will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Broadley Common is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Broadley Common across London and South East England. Across Essex, we cover Broadley Common and the places around it. London is in our area too.
All of EN9 is covered for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Common Road, Epping Road and Nazeing Common or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Tylerscross (1 mile north), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Jack's Hatch (1 mile east), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile north-west) and Halls Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (13 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (4 miles south-west), Epping (4 miles south-east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (12 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Broadley Common
We work in homes and buildings around Nazeing Triangle, Stewards School and Black Swan Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Roydon station, roughly 2.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Nazeing Glass Museum (2.6 miles west) and Harlow Mill (4.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheshunt Lake and Hunsdon Mead.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
Single-ply membranes
ELD often works on single-ply membranes, depending on the type and build-up.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is 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, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Older roofs in small places like Broadley Common can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Preparing for the visit
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Broadley Common questions
Do you cover smaller places like Broadley Common?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadley Common?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It is a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use, so we check the build-up first.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding alongside our recommendations.
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Keep outlets clear of debris
If we think the leak is not coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
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What we’re asked to look at in Broadley Common
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems typically start.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether VAT is added on top