Essex · London and the South East
Great Bardfield Electronic Leak Detection
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Great Bardfield. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes left by work on the roof
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Great Bardfield
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It won’t show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. You’ll also know what to check next. Common reasons to book are punctures from foot traffic or tools and new roofs to check before paving or planting, across flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Older buildings in small places like Great Bardfield may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Great Bardfield (CM7)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for the job before you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you’re ready.
Practical tips
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
If anything in the report isn’t clear, ask us. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. For an older or listed building in a place like Great Bardfield, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Great Bardfield
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
When to book a survey in Great Bardfield
Holes in a membrane often come from feet, tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Failed seams and laps
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether you get a written report with photos
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Questions from Great Bardfield
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Bardfield?
Yes, Great Bardfield is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the property.
Do you cover smaller places like Great Bardfield?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We talk this through first.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
What happens after the survey?
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.
How much does electronic leak detection cost?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Electronic leak detection in Great Bardfield: local notes
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. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it is listed or in a conservation area. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas.
Take a building like Great Bardfield Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Great Bardfield is about 7 miles north-west of Braintree, in Essex. Great Bardfield gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at what can be seen safely, photos and a clear written report. Across Essex, we cover Great Bardfield. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Electronic leak detection in CM7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on High Street, The Corniche and Vine Street. Close by, we survey roofs in Little Bardfield (1 mile west), Finchingfield (1 mile north-east), Bardfield Saling (2 miles south-east), Wethersfield (2 miles east) and Crow's Green (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south), Braintree (7 miles south-east), Witham (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (10 miles north-west), Halstead (9 miles east) and Great Dunmow (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Great Bardfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Vine pub, among other places. Not far away are West Wood.
What happens on the day
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the loft space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older rural homes like those around Great Bardfield can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Find any records of previous roof work
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.