Essex · London and the South East
Greensted Green Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Greensted Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
Why get it checked now?
Testing a new membrane before it is covered is easier than tracing a leak later. Covered roofs are harder to test. For older village homes like those around Greensted Green, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
- Visits on any day of the week
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Electronic leak detection in Greensted Green
You get a report showing the location of each breach, with photographs. Your roofer can then repair those points rather than guessing. We do not estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work, where the roof still suits the method. You get a report with photographs. We survey single-ply roofs, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and common reasons people get in touch are punctures from foot traffic or tools and new membranes needing a check before handover.
Older buildings in small places like Greensted Green may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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.
Where we can’t see part of the flat roof membrane, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t.
- Where
- Greensted Green (CM5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. Whether ELD suits them depends on the build-up.
EPDM rubber roofs
Some EPDM membranes conduct electricity which can limit electronic testing. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable.
Tips from our surveys
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Limit access to the roof
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Greensted Green
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Checking the roof from ground level
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
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.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Greensted Green
Historic houses like Hill Hall, about 3.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Greensted Green goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Greensted Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. For site and facilities teams at buildings like The Ongar Academy, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Greensted Green is about 6 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We carry out electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Greensted Green and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM5 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Greensted Road and Toot Hill Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Greensted Green include Greensted (1 mile east), Bovinger (1 mile north), Shelley (2 miles east), Chipping Ongar (2 miles east) and Bobbingworth (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (6 miles north-west), Brentwood (7 miles south-east), Billericay (11 miles south-east) and Loughton (7 miles south-west).
Around Greensted Green
In Greensted Green, that means homes and buildings near The Green Man pub and Weald Common Flood Meadows and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include St. Margaret's Hospital (3.5 miles west). Not far away are Gernon Bushes.
Also near Greensted Green
What else we do in Greensted Green
How it works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Somewhere as small as Greensted Green, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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Questions from Greensted Green
Is Greensted Green within the area you cover?
Yes. Greensted Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Greensted Green?
Yes, Greensted Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Greensted Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does someone need to be in?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What do I do with the report?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain does not normally stop a survey. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather isn’t suitable.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re roof surveyors, not structural engineers, and it doesn’t include calculations. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.