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Electronic leak detection in Feering, Essex
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Feering and across Essex.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
How electronic leak detection works in Feering
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or to test a new membrane before it is covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Let us know about your roof to find out more. If you are worried about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Feering, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when you book.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Feering (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
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 ground level.
Roof by roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
EPDM rubber roofs
Whether an EPDM roof can be tested depends on the membrane and build-up. We check before we quote.
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll take it from there. A typical survey takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Somewhere like Feering needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Feering
Letting agents and landlords in Feering book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Why get it checked now?
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why us?
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Flat and commercial roofs around Feering
The wider area around Feering has a long history of building, with Layer Marney Tower about 3.8 miles south-east. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. If you let a flat or house near Kelvedon station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building like Feering Church of England Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Feering is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. Roofs in Feering get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Essex. Across Essex, we cover Feering. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We survey roofs across CO5 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on The Street, Hall Farm Close and Kings Gardens. We also cover Kelvedon (1 mile south-west), Stocks Green (1 mile north), Skye Green (2 miles north), Messing (2 miles east) and Windmill Hill (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (8 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
Around Feering
In Feering, that means homes and buildings near Brockwell Meadows, The Old Anchor Public House and Parish Church of St Mary and the streets around them. Feering’s nearest station is Kelvedon station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Birch Castle (4.5 miles east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Feering include Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Feering
Will you come out to Feering?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is my home in Feering listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We will discuss it before we quote.
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
What to tell us when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. Just let us know:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- The address and postcode of the property
- What kind of property and roof it is
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, 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 drop us an email.