Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Great Easton
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Great Easton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Water coming in under a flat roof
About our electronic leak detection in Great Easton
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally 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 will use. We’ll say if your roof doesn’t suit either method at the outset. Common reasons to book are leaks that return after repairs and holes around roof penetrations, on liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and single-ply roofs.
Somewhere as small as Great Easton, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Great Easton (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.
Useful tips for Great Easton property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Find the breach before more patching
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Electronic leak detection in Great Easton: local notes
Historic houses such as Horham Hall, about 2.7 miles north-west, show how far back building in the area around Great Easton goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you own a rental within reach of Stansted Airport station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building like Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you live in an older home near Church of St John and St Giles, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Great Easton is about 8 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We visit Great Easton as part of our work across Essex. Great Easton is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for electronic leak detection. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of the CM6 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. That includes homes and businesses on The Endway, Rebecca Meade and Brocks Mead and the roads around them. Great Easton is on the B184, which makes it simple to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Tilty (1 mile north-west), Duton Hill (1 mile north), Chickney (2 miles north-west), Sibley's Green (2 miles north) and Monk Street (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Witham (15 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (9 miles north-west) and Halstead (13 miles east).
Near you in Great Easton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bell pub. Great Easton’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 3.3 miles west. A little further out are Little Easton Moat (1.2 miles south). For a walk, there is West Wood.
Why get it checked now?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Older and listed buildings around Great Easton may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Places near Great Easton
What else we do in Great Easton
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The size of the roof
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- House, block, shop or office
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Getting in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely. Most surveys take longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Great Easton, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Let us know about parking before the day
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before you book.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We explain what’s needed when we quote.
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable.
Questions from Great Easton
Will you come out to Great Easton?
Yes. Great Easton is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Great Easton?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
What insurance do you have?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. Points are put in order of urgency where relevant.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Great Easton?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
What does electronic leak detection do?
The waterproofing membrane normally stops an electrical current, but a hole lets it through. That lets us find breaches that are too small to see.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.