Essex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in High Easter, Essex
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around High Easter, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- New membranes needing a check before handover
What we do, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings as a written report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we set out in the quote. Older rural homes like those around High Easter can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.
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Electronic leak detection in High Easter: what you get
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or check a new membrane before handover. Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays when conditions allow. Let us know about your roof to find out more. If you’ve noticed holes left by work on the roof and gaps at membrane joints, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like High Easter take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, 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.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. It records what’s sound as well as what is not.
- Location
- High Easter (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Roof area
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 your roof before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Anything about access we should know
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, 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 use the contact form.
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Do not let outlets block
- Do not leave water getting in
- Limit access to the roof
- Find the breach before more patching
Once repairs are made, the roof can be tested again if you want to check them if the build-up allows.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
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High Easter: your questions answered
Is High Easter within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in High Easter is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Our report may flag materials that could contain asbestos, but confirming it is a job for a specialist asbestos surveyor. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in High Easter?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years.
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive, which can rule out some methods. We’ll tell you if yours is not suitable.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
What we’re asked to look at in High Easter
A breach can be left during installation. Testing before the roof is covered or handed over helps find them.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Damage from equipment installers
Around High Easter, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Questions to ask before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- When you’ll get the report
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
Flat and commercial roofs around High Easter
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
For an older house near a landmark like Parish Church of St Mary, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
High Easter is about 7 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Surveys in High Easter work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. High Easter is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
We survey roofs across CM1 for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on The Street and Boreham Court and the roads around them. We also cover Stagden Cross (1 mile east), High Roding (2 miles north-west), Keeres Green (2 miles west), Roundbush Green (2 miles west) and Great Canfield (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns like Chelmsford (7 miles south-east), Braintree (10 miles north-east), Harlow (11 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Maldon (15 miles east) and Billericay (13 miles south).
What’s near High Easter
In High Easter, that means homes and buildings near Cock And Bell pub. Nearby you’ll also find Willingale Doe (4.5 miles south-west) and Broomfield Hospital (5.1 miles south-east).