Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Great Bentley
Get a clear view of the flat roof membrane at a property in Great Bentley from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Great Bentley
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. Common reasons to book are damp inside with no sign on the roof and gaps at membrane joints, across commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies.
In smaller places like Great Bentley, flat roofs are mostly on extensions, garages, porches and dormers. They’re small, but a leak over a kitchen extension can do a lot of harm. What it’s covered in, and how well it was laid, decides what it needs, from felt and asphalt to EPDM rubber and GRP. Ponding, splits and lifting edges are the signs to look for from a window.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Great Bentley (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Great Bentley
Great Bentley lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
Take a building like Great Bentley Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. Thorpe Hall lies about 4.4 miles east, so building around Great Bentley goes back a long way. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, frequently re-covered more than once.
Great Bentley is about 5 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We provide electronic leak detection for householders, landlords and businesses in Great Bentley and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
All of CO7 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include Station Road, Forge Lane and Moors Close, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Great Bentley, we cover Aingers Green (1 mile south), Frating Green (2 miles north-west), South Heath (2 miles south), Thorrington (2 miles south-west) and Frating (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Colchester (8 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles north-east), Camulodunum (9 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles north-west) and Tiptree (14 miles west).
Around Great Bentley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Plough Inn and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Great Bentley itself: Great Bentley station. For a walk, there’s Weeleyhall Wood.
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Great Bentley questions
Is Great Bentley within the area you cover?
Yes. Great Bentley 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 when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Great Bentley is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
Sometimes. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
How we price electronic leak detection
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions 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 exact price before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to let us know:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
We survey roofs seven days a week. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Some conductive membranes
- Areas we cannot reach or that cannot be tested
- The extent of water in the insulation
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Common roof problems in Great Bentley
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
If you own a rental within reach of Great Bentley station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether the price includes VAT
DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a smaller place like Great Bentley, as anywhere, the forecast plays a part: the parts that need calm, dry weather are planned around it.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.