Essex · London and the South East
Howe Green Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection across Howe Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Patched roofs that still leak
Electronic leak detection in Howe Green
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We will say if ELD will not work on your roof at the start. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. Typical surveys look at damp inside with no sign on the roof and gaps at membrane joints, on commercial flat roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
In a small place like Howe Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Older felt roofs, often around 15–20 years in life, show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Howe Green (CM2)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Electronic leak detection in Howe Green: local notes
About 1.7 miles north-east lies Danbury Place, a reminder of how long the area around Howe Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there is normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Andrew, 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 landlords with property near Chelmsford station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you look after a building such as The Sandon School, schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Howe Green is about 3 miles south-east of Chelmsford, in Essex. We visit Howe Green as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our Essex coverage includes Howe Green.
We cover every part of CM2 for electronic leak detection. Streets in the area include Chalklands, Southend Road and The Tythings, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include East Hanningfield (2 miles south-east), West Hanningfield (2 miles south-west), Bicknacre (2 miles east), Rettendon (3 miles south) and South Hanningfield (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (3 miles north-west), Basildon (9 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north), Brentwood (11 miles south-west), Maldon (7 miles east) and Canvey Island (12 miles south).
Around Howe Green
The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, about 3.6 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bond Street Chelmsford (3.3 miles north-west) and Baddow Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Howe Green includes Hanningfield Reservoir.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Many flat roofs use bitumen-based membranes. The build-up decides which method will work.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Howe Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Some conductive membranes
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Carrying out the repair work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Around Howe Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
How to book
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
For landlords and managing agents
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
FAQs for Howe Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Howe Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Howe Green?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Howe Green is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos for your roofer to repair.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible, which makes the report easy to follow.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.