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Electronic Leak Detection in High Garrett
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in High Garrett, with photographs and a written report.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in High Garrett
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On a suitable roof, it takes the guesswork out of finding the hole. We then send you the results in a written report. If you’ve noticed breaches around outlets and penetrations and leaks showing away from the breach, we can find out what’s behind it, on roof terraces and balconies, liquid-applied waterproofing and single-ply roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like High Garrett are 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Location
- High Garrett (CM7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for High Garrett
Does a conservation area affect roof work in High Garrett?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to High Garrett?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. Size, build-up and access all affect the price. To get a quote, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Some membranes conduct electricity and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we will say so at the start.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
How do you choose the testing method?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage methods are normally carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
How the survey works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Cottages and farmhouses around High Garrett often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
Signs you need electronic leak detection in High Garrett
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. Small openings at laps can leak for months before it shows.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bocking Church Street Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
What to check before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why get it checked now?
Opening up a roof to hunt for a leak is disruptive. Electronic testing finds the hole first, so the repair can be targeted. Older cottages and farmhouses around High Garrett can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in High Garrett
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photos and a written report every time
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Flat roofs in High Garrett
England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
If you own a rental within reach of Braintree station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
High Garrett is about 2 miles north of Braintree, in Essex. In High Garrett, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. High Garrett is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. Chelmsford is in our area too.
All of CM7 is within our area for electronic leak detection. Local streets include High Garrett, Grove Field and Sunnyfields Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to High Garrett include Bocking Churchstreet (1 mile south-west), Gosfield (2 miles north), Beazley End (2 miles north-west), Church End (3 miles west) and Shalford (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (13 miles south), Maldon (13 miles south), Witham (8 miles south), Camulodunum (13 miles east) and Halstead (3 miles north-east).
Around High Garrett
In High Garrett, that means homes and buildings near Tabor Academy and Bocking Blackwater. High Garrett’s nearest station is Braintree station, roughly 2.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (1.7 miles south-west) and Braintree Community Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground.
Surveys for landlords and agents in High Garrett
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Carrying out the repair work
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Moisture spread under the membrane
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in High Garrett
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing