Essex · London and the South East
Great Burstead Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Great Burstead. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Damage from equipment installers
- Holes around roof penetrations
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in Great Burstead: what you get
ELD can be carried out in more than one way. Low-voltage testing is typically done with the surface wet and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we’ll use. If neither method suits your roof, we will tell you before any testing starts. If you’re worried about holes around roof penetrations and leaks that return after repairs, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Great Burstead take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Great Burstead (CM11, SS15)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Great Burstead
Do you carry out roof surveys in Great Burstead?
Yes, Great Burstead is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Great Burstead as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Burstead?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
What happens after the survey?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How is ELD priced?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photos. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Local flat roofs in Great Burstead
Historic houses such as Ingatestone Hall, about 4.6 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Great Burstead goes. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Landlords with a home close to Billericay station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. Take a building like St Peter's Catholic Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Shop and office owners around Eastgate Shopping Centre may find that flat roofs over shops and units are easy to forget until water comes through a ceiling.
Great Burstead is about 2 miles south-east of Billericay, in Essex. Anywhere in Great Burstead, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property. Great Burstead is one of the places in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM11 and SS15 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Whether your property is on Mill Road, Southend Road and Tyrrells Road or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Crays Hill (1 mile east), Little Burstead (1 mile west), Billericay (2 miles north-west), Ramsden Bellhouse (2 miles north-east) and Ramsden Heath (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles north), Brentwood (6 miles west), Maldon (13 miles north-east), Canvey Island (8 miles south-east), Rayleigh (7 miles east) and Wickford (4 miles east).
Near you in Great Burstead
We work in homes and buildings around Kings Head pub and The Billericay School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Billericay station, about 2.1 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.5 miles south) and Barleylands Farm Museum (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Norsey Wood.
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Find the breach before more patching
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Do not leave water getting in
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It is a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
What electronic leak detection does not cover
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before booking. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Great Burstead frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- 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
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we’ll say so.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes often appear.
What affects the price in Great Burstead
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Also near Great Burstead
What else we do in Great Burstead
Why act early in Great Burstead
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is simpler. Covered roofs are harder to test. Around Great Burstead, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why us?
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.