Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Marks Tey
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes across Marks Tey, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Failed seams and laps
About our electronic leak detection in Marks Tey
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing won’t show on the test. We will tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We will point you to the likely next step. If you’ve noticed leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and breaches hidden under paving or planting, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on green roofs, liquid-applied waterproofing and flat roof membranes alike.
Some older homes in villages like Marks Tey 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report works through the roof section by section, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Marks Tey (CO6)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere as small as Marks Tey, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before we arrive
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for the job before you book, so you know the cost up front. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Do you need electronic leak detection in Marks Tey?
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see, but still let water through.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed one of these:
- Damage from equipment installers
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks through a covered membrane
Landlords with a home close to Marks Tey station may find that flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- When you’ll get the report
- Their insurance cover
Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Marks Tey
The wider area around Marks Tey has a long history of building, with Layer Marney Tower about 3.9 miles south. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are lots of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops.
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Marks Tey is about 6 miles west of Colchester, in Essex. Surveys in Marks Tey work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Marks Tey is one of the towns and villages in Essex we cover for electronic leak detection. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We work across the CO6 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on London Road, Well Side and Patten Close. If you’re just outside Marks Tey, we cover Little Tey (1 mile west), Easthorpe (1 mile south), Mulberry Green (1 mile south-east), Copford (1 mile east) and Broad Green (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles east), Chelmsford (15 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (8 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Marks Tey
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Red Lion Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Marks Tey station, about 0.8 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Birch Castle (3.2 miles south-east) and Essex County Hospital (5.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Iron Latch.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Marks Tey
Will you come out to Marks Tey?
Yes, Marks Tey is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marks Tey?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Marks Tey as anywhere else.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Tell us what you know about the roof and we will check whether ELD will work.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
How is ELD priced?
We quote for each roof individually. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form for a quote.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Don’t let outlets block
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, so other causes can be checked.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Places near Marks Tey
What else we do in Marks Tey
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Testing a liquid-applied roof depends on what’s beneath the coating.
Inverted and paved roofs
On inverted roofs, insulation sits above the membrane and that changes how testing works.
Prices for electronic leak detection in Marks Tey
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The shape of the roof and its details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It’s useful to include:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Marks Tey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.