Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Gallows Green
Electronic leak detection in Gallows Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Damage from equipment installers
About our electronic leak detection in Gallows Green
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Gallows Green and the rest of London and South East England. Testing usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You get a written report with photos. We are frequently asked to look into holes left by work on the roof and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, across commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Gallows Green are 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Gallows Green (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Why it is worth a survey now in Gallows Green
Some flat roof leaks come from walls or details. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. In a small place like Gallows Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
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 the job before booking.
Why book with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at our cost guide or two real surveys.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Gallows Green
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Here are some of the things we see often:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Patched roofs that still leak
The streets around a church such as Church of St Margaret and St Catherine are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- What the survey will not cover
- Their report turnaround times
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the roof space if there’s safe access. In total, it takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like Gallows Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
What affects the price in Gallows Green
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The size of the roof
- Building height and the viewpoints available
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- What made you get in touch
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
The report records each breach location with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. It is easier to find holes before more layers are added.
Also near Gallows Green
More services for Gallows Green
Electronic leak detection around Gallows Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent.
If you look after a building like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you let a flat or house near Marks Tey station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Gallows Green is about 4 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. In Gallows Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Gallows Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for electronic leak detection. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CO6 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Foxes Lane and Halstead Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Close by, we survey roofs in Fordham Heath (1 mile east), Fordham (1 mile north), West Bergholt (2 miles east), Wormingford (3 miles north) and Great Horkesley (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (4 miles east), Braintree (10 miles west), Maldon (13 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Gallows Green
Around Gallows Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Stanway School and The Queen's Head Public House. The nearest railway station is Marks Tey station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Birch Castle (4.1 miles south) and Essex County Hospital (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Gallows Green includes Iron Latch.
How the survey changes by roof type
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically though the layers below matter.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.
Common questions in Gallows Green
Do you cover Gallows Green?
Yes, Gallows Green is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is my home in Gallows Green listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there is safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run seven days a week. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What does electronic leak detection do?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.