Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Little Wigborough
A careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Little Wigborough, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection in Little Wigborough
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. So the stain inside rarely sits under the hole. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report, and the repair is for your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. We are often asked to look into breaches around outlets and penetrations and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, across green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Little Wigborough take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are normally the first part of a flat roof to go.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Little Wigborough (CO5)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. The whole visit normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Little Wigborough, access is usually the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
How we price electronic leak detection
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs 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. You will know the exact price before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We will usually ask about:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What made you get in touch
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Booking is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, let us know about the property and we will recommend the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
Towns and villages near Little Wigborough
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Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Fixing the holes we find
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
Landlord and commercial surveys in Little Wigborough
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Little Wigborough
Little Wigborough is within about 2 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Layer Marney Tower, about 3.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Little Wigborough. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Stephen, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Little Wigborough is about 6 miles south of Colchester, in Essex. We visit Little Wigborough as part of our work across Essex. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Surveys in CO5 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Little Wigborough include Great Wigborough (1 mile west), Peldon (1 mile north-east), Layer Breton (3 miles north-west), Layer-de-la-Haye (3 miles north) and Malting Green (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (6 miles north), Braintree (14 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (12 miles east), Maldon (9 miles south-west), Witham (10 miles west) and Camulodunum (6 miles north).
Landmarks near Little Wigborough
Other landmarks nearby include Essex County Hospital (5.9 miles north) and Birch Castle (3.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Little Wigborough include Abbotts Hall Farm.
FAQs for Little Wigborough
Will you come out to Little Wigborough?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Little Wigborough, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Little Wigborough is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid-applied coatings form a seamless layer, but can still have thin spots or holes. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM is a long-lasting flat roof membrane, but can still be punctured.