Essex · London and the South East
Little Baddow Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes around Little Baddow, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Leave it or get it looked at?
Patching where you think the leak is often misses it. ELD shows the actual breach points. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Little Baddow, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Little Baddow
- A report with photos
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- 98% customer satisfaction
About our electronic leak detection in Little Baddow
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing but not every way water gets in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. You will also know what to check next. Typical surveys look at leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and failed seams and laps, on flat roof membranes, commercial flat roofs and roof terraces and balconies.
Somewhere as small as Little Baddow, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Little Baddow (CM3)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local flat roofs in Little Baddow
About 1.7 miles south-west lies Danbury Place, a reminder of how long the area around Little Baddow has been built on. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Beaulieu Park station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Little Baddow is about 4 miles east of Chelmsford, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Little Baddow, we can survey the roof. Our Essex coverage includes Little Baddow.
Electronic leak detection in CM3 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on Church Road, High Pasture and The Rye Field. We also cover the places around Little Baddow: Danbury (2 miles south), Mowden (2 miles north), Gay Bowers (2 miles south), Boreham (2 miles north-west) and Sandon (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (4 miles west), Basildon (12 miles south-west), Braintree (10 miles north), Brentwood (14 miles south-west), Maldon (5 miles east) and Canvey Island (15 miles south).
Around Little Baddow
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Generals Arms. The closest station to Little Baddow is Beaulieu Park station, roughly 2.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Priory Hospital (3.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Danbury Ridge Nature Reserves.
What we do, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. In a small place like Little Baddow, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Little Baddow questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Little Baddow?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Little Baddow?
Yes. Little Baddow is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Little Baddow?
New membranes can have defects from installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Failed seams and laps
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- When you will get the report
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
For landlords and managing agents
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
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What we can’t see
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Some conductive membranes
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Little Baddow
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes