Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Eastwick
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Eastwick, with photographs and a written report.
- Failed seams and laps
- Damage from equipment installers
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Before and after the survey
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Use boards when working on the roof
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It shows the condition of the membrane on that date.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Eastwick
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs over offices, units, blocks of flats and homes. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends, depending on the weather. Let us know about your roof to find out more. If you’re worried about damage from equipment installers and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Eastwick take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Eastwick (CM20)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Eastwick: your questions answered
Will you come out to Eastwick?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How do I find out if my home in Eastwick is listed?
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.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we will say so before testing.
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. Reports are sent by email.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
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What else we do in Eastwick
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It normally takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere like Eastwick needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Eastwick
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Damage from equipment installers
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Botolph, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How soon the report will arrive
- What the survey won’t cover
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
What happens if roof problems are left?
Testing a new membrane before it is covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Eastwick, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
For a price for your roof in Eastwick, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Photos and a written report every time
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- An independent view of the roof
- 98% customer satisfaction
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
What you can safely check yourself
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Flat and commercial roofs around Eastwick
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Eastwick is part of Harlow, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Flat-roofed garages, porches and extensions from that era may have been re-covered more than once, or not at all. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them before they’re disturbed.
Landlords with a home close to Harlow Town station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take a building like Pemberley Academy: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Eastwick is about 2 miles north-west of Harlow, in Essex. We survey roofs in Eastwick and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Eastwick is one of the places in Essex we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CM20. If you’re just outside Eastwick, we cover Little Parndon (1 mile south), Gilston (1 mile north-east), Great Parndon (2 miles south), Roydon (2 miles south-west) and Staple Tye (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (6 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Eastwick
Around Eastwick, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Burnt Mill Academy, Harlow Marsh and The Lion Inn. The closest station to Eastwick is Harlow Town station, about 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Princess Alexandra Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (1.8 miles east). Open spaces near Eastwick include Hunsdon Mead.