Essex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Great Holland, Essex
Electronic leak detection in Great Holland, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Gaps at membrane joints
About our electronic leak detection in Great Holland
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage testing is normally done with the surface wet, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. Which one suits depends on the membrane and the layers of the roof and we explain which we will use. We will say if your roof doesn’t suit either method before any testing starts. We survey flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a flat roof leak that can’t be traced and leaks under green or ballasted roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Great Holland are 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Great Holland (CO13)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Great Holland
Will you come out to Great Holland?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Great Holland listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. We will rearrange with you if the weather is not right.
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.
Do you look in the loft space?
If there is 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.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere like Great Holland needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Let us know about parking near the property
Getting a price
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Do you need electronic leak detection in Great Holland?
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
If you look after a building like Kirby Primary Academy, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
What you can safely check yourself
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That is where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roofs in Great Holland
Great Holland is within about 2 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind can catch loose edges and trims on a flat roof, and salt air is hard on metal trims, flashings and fixings. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there is typically a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
Take an older house close to Church of All Saints: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Thorpe Hall lies about 2.2 miles north-west, so building around Great Holland goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, any flat roof is likely to be a later addition with its own lifespan.
Great Holland is about 3 miles north-east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We visit Great Holland as part of our work across Essex, for homes and businesses alike. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. Chelmsford is in our area too.
Surveys in CO13 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Rosery Mews, Orchard Drive and Laxton Grove, all of which we cover. We also cover Kirby Cross (1 mile north-east), Kirby-le-Soken (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Cross (2 miles north-west), Lane End (2 miles north) and Frinton-on-Sea (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Harwich (7 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west) and Wivenhoe (11 miles west).
Near you in Great Holland
In Great Holland, that means homes and buildings near Tendring Technology College, The Ship Inn and Greensward and the streets around them. The closest station to Great Holland is Kirby Cross station, roughly 0.6 miles north of the centre. Open spaces near Great Holland include Great Holland Pits.
How the survey changes by roof type
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs frequently last 30–50 years, but punctures and seam failures still happen.
Green and ballasted roofs
Parts of the covering may have to come up. We discuss this before quoting.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Sections we can’t safely access
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs