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Electronic Leak Detection in Chase Cross
Need electronic leak detection in Chase Cross? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Failed seams and laps
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
How electronic leak detection works in Chase Cross
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we’ll explain our choice. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. Typical surveys look at new roofs to check before paving or planting and leaking laps in the waterproofing, across liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Chase Cross frequently have flat roofs of their own. They’re rarely looked at until something gets wet. It is worth mentioning them as you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Smaller roofs use the same coverings as bigger ones, from felt to rubber and GRP, and age in the same way.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Chase Cross (RM5, RM1, RM4)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Chase Cross
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
FAQs for Chase Cross
Will you come out to Chase Cross?
Yes, Chase Cross is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Chase Cross?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached so attention can go to the right place. Arranging work in a smaller place like Chase Cross is easier with notice than in an emergency. Knowing early gives you time to get the right people in.
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. You’ll know the price for the job before you book.
Why book us in Chase Cross
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% of clients satisfied
What happens on the day
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. A visit to Chase Cross is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed in advance. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Checking the roof from the ground
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
A terrace or paved roof hides the waterproofing. Whether it can be tested depends on the build-up.
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.
Places near Chase Cross
More services for Chase Cross
What electronic leak detection looks like in Chase Cross
Hare Hall, about 2 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Chase Cross. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Landlords with a home close to Gidea Park station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building like Bower Park Academy, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. For an older house near a landmark like St James, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Chase Cross is about 2 miles north of Romford, in Essex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Chase Cross. Our area takes in places right across Essex. Our London page covers surveys nearby.
We work across RM5, RM1 and RM4 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Merlin Road, Avelon Road and Vernon Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Havering-atte-Bower (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (2 miles west), Stapleford Abbotts (2 miles north), Lambourne End (3 miles north-west) and Chigwell Row (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basildon (12 miles east), Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (6 miles east), Billericay (11 miles east), Loughton (6 miles north-west) and Wickford (15 miles east).
Near you in Chase Cross
We work in homes and buildings around Colley Rowe Inn, Clockhouse Primary School and Havering Country Park. Chase Cross’s nearest station is Gidea Park station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Romford Shopping Hall (1.8 miles south) and Harold Wood Hospital (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Chase Cross includes Bedfords Park.