Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Fordham
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Fordham. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks that return after repairs
About our electronic leak detection in Fordham
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. We do not estimate repair costs; that is for your roofer to price. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. You get a written report with photographs. If you’ve noticed damp inside with no sign on the roof and leaks that return after repairs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Fordham may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Location
- Fordham (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Fordham
Is Fordham in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Is my home in Fordham listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Which method do you use?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing typically needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Nearby places to Fordham
Also in Fordham
DIY checks: what’s safe
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. For a village or hamlet like Fordham, the journey is planned in advance: 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 with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Advice
Common roof problems in Fordham
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
Landlords with a home close to Chappel & Wakes Colne station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- What experience they bring
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
Electronic leak detection around Fordham
Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Fordham is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. If you are in Fordham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Fordham is one of the places in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CO6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Herring's Way and Sunnyside Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Fordham include Fordham Heath (1 mile south), Gallows Green (1 mile south), Wormingford (2 miles north), West Bergholt (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (11 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
What’s near Fordham
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Horseshoes Public House. The nearest railway station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Severalls Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Mount Bures (2.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Fordham includes Sergeants Orchard.
For landlords and managing agents
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 around your tenants.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- House, block, shop or office
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The roof’s overall size
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Find the breach before more patching
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.