Essex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Fairlop, Essex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Fairlop. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
Electronic leak detection in Fairlop: what you get
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We’ll point you to the likely next step. Common reasons to book are new membranes needing a check before handover and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, across single-ply roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
Flat roofs in smaller places like Fairlop can be more exposed, particularly where nothing shelters them, so wind catches loose edges and trims. Sun on a flat roof also ages felt and bitumen. Splits, blisters and lifting edges are what to look out for. A flat roof that still holds water days after rain is also worth a closer look.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Fairlop (IG6, IG7, IG5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How big the roof is
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
All our prices include VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Before you get in touch, it is useful to have:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or send us an email, tell us about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Some conductive membranes
- Fixing the holes we find
- How wet the insulation is
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Fairlop
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, most surveys take a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Being in a smaller place like Fairlop does not change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. It is useful to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Related advice
Common questions in Fairlop
Do you cover smaller places like Fairlop?
Yes. Fairlop is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. 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.
Do you cover Fairlop?
Yes, Fairlop is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Fairlop as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Let us know which days suit you when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photographs and recommendations. It’s yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What is electronic leak detection?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
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.
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
Green and ballasted roofs
Some layers may need lifting for testing. We discuss this before quoting.
Places near Fairlop
Other services in Fairlop
Flat roofs in Fairlop
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Valentines Mansion about 2.1 miles south, Fairlop sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Seven Kings station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If you look after a building such as Fairlop Primary School, schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks. If you live in an older home near St Francis of Assisi, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear.
Fairlop is about 2 miles east of Woodford, in Essex. We provide electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Fairlop and the surrounding area. Fairlop is one of the places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London.
All of IG6, IG7 and IG5 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on Hazel Lane, Hobart Road and Hughes Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Fairlop, we cover Fullwell Cross (1 mile south), Barkingside (1 mile south), Newbury Park (2 miles south), Gants Hill (2 miles south) and Redbridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (12 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles east), Billericay (15 miles east), Loughton (3 miles north), Waltham Abbey (7 miles north-west) and Epping (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Fairlop
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Fairlop Waters, The New Fairlop Oak pub and Kantor King Solomon High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Seven Kings station, roughly 2.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Claybury Hospital (0.7 miles west) and Redbridge Museum (2.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Hainault Lodge.