Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Horseman Side
We carry out electronic leak detection in Horseman Side and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Electronic leak detection in Horseman Side
A leak in a flat roof frequently shows up a long way from where the water gets in. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly, 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. The results then follow in a written report with photos. We survey roof terraces and balconies, commercial flat roofs and flat roof membranes, and people most often book us about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and new roofs to check before paving or planting.
Older buildings in small places like Horseman Side may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Horseman Side (CM14)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Bituminous membranes
Bituminous felt and modified bitumen membranes are common. The build-up decides which method will work.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
The survey, step by step
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that’s worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Horseman Side often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before booking.
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Useful tips for Horseman Side property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Do not leave water getting in
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Don’t leave a flat roof leak running. Water under a membrane can spread.
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Horseman Side
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Local flat roofs in Horseman Side
Hill Hall, about 4.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Horseman Side. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If you own a rental within reach of Brentwood station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Paul, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands frequently show the first signs of wear. Take a building like Drapers' Academy: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Horseman Side is about 3 miles north-west of Brentwood, in Essex. We survey roofs in Horseman Side and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and the South East. Horseman Side is one of the places in Essex where we work. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Electronic leak detection in CM14 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Tan House Lane and Horseman Side and the roads around them. We also cover Waterhales (1 mile south-west), Navestock Heath (1 mile north-west), Navestock Side (1 mile north-east), Coxtie Green (1 mile east) and Bentley (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles north-east), Basildon (11 miles south-east), Harlow (10 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-east), Billericay (8 miles east) and Loughton (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Horseman Side
Typical jobs here are in homes near Weald Country Park and King William IV Public House. The closest station to Horseman Side is Brentwood station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Harold Wood Hospital (3.7 miles south). Open spaces near Horseman Side include Bedfords Park.
Horseman Side questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Horseman Side?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is Horseman Side within the area you cover?
Yes. Horseman Side is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing normally needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can usually go ahead in light rain. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Is the repair part of the test?
No, our part is finding the breaches. The report gives your roofer the locations.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Nearby places to Horseman Side
What else we do in Horseman Side
Landlords, agents and block managers in Horseman Side
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.