Essex · London and the South East
Curling Tye Green Electronic Leak Detection
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Curling Tye Green, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Electronic leak detection in Curling Tye Green: what you get
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet, 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 explain which we will use. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. If you’ve noticed leaks through a covered membrane and gaps at membrane joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a small place like Curling Tye Green, 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. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Curling Tye Green (CM9)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take a time that depends on the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Curling Tye Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Don’t leave water getting in
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That is something to discuss with your roofer, and moisture readings can help.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Fixing the holes we find
- Some conductive membranes
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Curling Tye Green
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Curling Tye Green
Is the coastal weather around Curling Tye Green hard on roofs?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Curling Tye Green?
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.
How do you choose the testing method?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Do you work in Curling Tye Green?
Yes. We carry out electronic leak detection in Curling Tye Green.
Do you look in the loft space?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The size of the roof
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What to let us know when you contact us
There is no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The property’s address and postcode
- When you need the report by
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Do not go up yourself.
What we’re asked to look at in Curling Tye Green
Holes in a membrane frequently come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks showing away from the breach
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Michael, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before booking anyone
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
Electronic leak detection around Curling Tye Green
Curling Tye Green is within about 3 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Anyone responsible for a site like Plume School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. Landlords with a home close to Hatfield Peverel station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Curling Tye Green is about 2 miles west of Maldon, in Essex. Curling Tye Green is part of the area we cover across London and South East England. Curling Tye Green is one of the places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CM9. Streets in the area include Manor Road and Curling Tye Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover Woodham Walter (1 mile west), Langford (2 miles north-east), Ulting (2 miles north-west), Woodham Mortimer (2 miles south-west) and Maldon (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (15 miles north-east), Chelmsford (7 miles west), Basildon (14 miles south-west), Braintree (11 miles north), Canvey Island (15 miles south) and Billericay (12 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Curling Tye Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cats pub and Plume Library. For rail, the closest station is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 3.8 miles north-west. Open spaces near Curling Tye Green include Maldon Wick.