Essex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Latton, Essex
Independent electronic leak detection in Latton. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
Flat and commercial roofs around Latton
Latton is part of Harlow, one of the post-war new towns. Homes from the post-war decades are common in the new towns, many with low-pitched roofs in concrete tiles and flat-roofed garages or porches. Many of those flat roofs have been re-covered over the years, and some may still have older felt. Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos, so a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them before they’re disturbed. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you let a flat or house near Harlow Town station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. For an older house near a landmark like 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. If you look after a building such as Church Langley Community Primary School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Latton is about 1 mile south-east of Harlow, in Essex. We cover Latton and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. Latton is one of the places in Essex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CM17, CM18 and CM20. That includes homes and businesses on London Road, Minton Lane and Tumbler Road and the roads around them. With the A414 close by, Latton is easy for us to reach. Close by, we survey roofs in Harlow (1 mile north-west), Mark Hall South (1 mile north-west), Newhall (1 mile north-east), Bush Fair (1 mile south-west) and Netteswell (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Loughton (8 miles south), Waltham Abbey (7 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (13 miles north-east), Epping (5 miles south) and Stansted Mountfitchet (10 miles north).
Near you in Latton
Around Latton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Passmores Academy, Harlow Marsh and Purple Emperor pub. The closest station to Latton is Harlow Town station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.7 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (0.9 miles north). Not far away are Hunsdon Mead.
About our electronic leak detection in Latton
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Latton and across London and South East England. Testing usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about damage from equipment installers and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Some older homes in villages like Latton are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Latton (CM17, CM18, CM20)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, so a survey has limits:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
- Sections we can’t safely access
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Latton
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
Towns and villages near Latton
What else we do in Latton
FAQs for Latton
How do I find out if my home in Latton is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Should a flat-roofed garage or porch in Latton be checked too?
It’s frequently worth it, as these roofs are easy to forget. On buildings from before 2000, cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos and should be checked by a specialist asbestos surveyor before anyone disturbs them.
Can every flat roof be tested?
ELD doesn’t suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We’ll tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Tell us about it when you book and we will explain what’s needed.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can I check my roof myself?
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
Roof by roof
Single-ply membranes
Some single-ply membranes suit electronic testing well, depending on the type and build-up.
Bituminous membranes
Older felt roofs often have seams and patches that can leak. Testing depends on the roof.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Latton
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- Roof area
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
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. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Getting in touch
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- When you need the report by
- What made you get in touch
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It typically takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near Latton can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. You will have a price before anything is arranged.