Essex · London and the South East
Gubbion's Green Electronic Leak Detection
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Gubbion's Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Stains far from any visible defect
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Gubbion's Green
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It works with an electrical current that passes through the membrane only where there’s a breach. It can find holes too small to spot by eye, so your roofer can repair them. You get a photo-illustrated written report of each breach found. Common reasons to book are leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and new membranes needing a check before handover, across roof terraces and balconies, flat roof membranes and green roofs.
Somewhere as small as Gubbion's Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
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
- Gubbion's Green (CM3)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Gubbion's Green questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Gubbion's Green?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do you cover Gubbion's Green?
Yes, Gubbion's Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Gubbion's Green as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How much time does ELD need?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Let us know what you know about the roof and we will check whether ELD will work.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it, and some may need lifting. We talk this through first.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
When to book a survey in Gubbion's Green
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Fixings, equipment and foot traffic can leave small holes.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks that return after repairs
Anyone responsible for a site like Great Leighs Primary School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Before booking anyone
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Electronic leak detection around Gubbion's Green
An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. In either case, a change of roofing material may need consent. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Cressing station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Gubbion's Green is about 4 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. In Gubbion's Green, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our Essex coverage includes Gubbion's Green and the places around it. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of CM3 for electronic leak detection. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Great Leighs (1 mile west), Young's End (1 mile north), Fuller Street (1 mile south-east), Row Green (2 miles north) and Fairstead (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles south), Braintree (4 miles north-east), Maldon (10 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-east) and Wickford (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Gubbion's Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Castle pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cressing station, about 2.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.2 miles north) and Cressing Temple (3.8 miles east). Not far away are Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Why act early in Gubbion's Green
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. ELD aims to locate the breach first, so the repair can be targeted. In a small place like Gubbion's Green, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why book with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- An independent look at the roof
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The roof’s overall size
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
- When you need the report by
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we look for on each type of roof
Bituminous membranes
ELD is frequently possible on bituminous membranes though the layers below matter.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply can be punctured by tools or fixings. Testing helps find them.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Gubbion's Green often 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 cannot see is noted.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not let outlets block
- Share any drawings of the roof
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Use boards when working on the roof
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Consider testing a new membrane before it is covered. It’s easier to find holes before more layers are added.