Essex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Lower Green, Essex
We carry out electronic leak detection in Lower Green and the rest of Essex. Surveys run on any day of the week.
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Holes around roof penetrations
What we cannot see
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Some conductive membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Electronic leak detection in Lower Green
Electronic leak detection works on many flat roof membranes, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It can be used to trace an existing leak or check a new membrane before handover. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. We can test on weekdays and at weekends when conditions allow. Tell us about your roof to find out more. We survey flat roof membranes, green roofs and liquid-applied waterproofing, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaking laps in the waterproofing and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
Somewhere as small as Lower Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
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
- Lower Green (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Lower Green
Seams are a common weak point in flat roof waterproofing. A gap that’s hard to see can let water in for months before it shows.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
The streets around a church like Church of St John the Evangelist are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
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Checking the roof from the ground
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
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 ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Lower Green
Do you carry out roof surveys in Lower Green?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Do you cover smaller places like Lower Green?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Can you test a green or ballasted roof?
On some roofs, yes. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we check the roof first.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We look at everything that can be seen safely: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Lower Green?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Give us the address and some details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Does electronic leak detection work on all membranes?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. If your roof won’t work, we’ll say so at the start.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys seven days a week. To find a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What affects the price in Lower Green
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
All our prices include VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You will know the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Flat roofs in Lower Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
For any home in Lower Green, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Lower Green is in Essex. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Lower Green can all book electronic leak detection, with a written report and photographs every time. Lower Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CB11 for electronic leak detection. We offer electronic leak detection to properties on Park Lane and Waterwick Hill and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Anstey (2 miles south-west), Brent Pelham (2 miles south), Daw's End (2 miles south-west), Great Hormead (4 miles south-west) and Furneux Pelham (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Harlow (15 miles south), Saffron Walden (7 miles east), Great Dunmow (14 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-east), Newhall (15 miles south) and Elsenham (8 miles south-east).
What’s near Lower Green
Nearby you’ll also find The Warren (1 mile west).
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. The visit normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. Older roofs in small places like Lower Green can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Keep pets in another room
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.