Essex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Matching Tye, Essex
Electronic leak detection in Matching Tye and the rest of Essex. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Failed seams and laps
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Landlords, agents and block managers in Matching Tye
Landlords and agents in Matching Tye book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the flat roof membrane, with photographs, useful for planning maintenance.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Matching Tye
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work, and some may need lifting. We talk this through before we quote. Any details of the build-up help, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing is not possible, we will say so. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are punctures from foot traffic or tools and water coming in under a flat roof.
In a village or hamlet like Matching Tye, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report does not just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Place
- Matching Tye (CM17)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Locating it early helps limit the damage. Older cottages and farmhouses around Matching Tye can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An independent view of the roof
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Matching Tye: your questions answered
Will you come out to Matching Tye?
Yes, Matching Tye is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Matching Tye?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we look at the roof first.
Which method do you use?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface and high-voltage methods need the membrane dry and exposed.
Local flat roofs in Matching Tye
About 4.5 miles north-east lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Matching Tye has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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 Mill station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Parish Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Matching Tye is about 3 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Matching Tye is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Every address in CM17 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Rainbow Road and Harlow Road. Other places close to Matching Tye include Matching (1 mile north-east), Housham Tye (1 mile west), Loyter's Green (1 mile south), Newman's End (1 mile north) and Magdalen Laver (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (3 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (10 miles south-west).
Near you in Matching Tye
In Matching Tye, that means homes and buildings near Gibberd Garden, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harlow Mill station, about 2.7 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Harlow Mill (2.9 miles west) and Mark Hall Cycle Museum (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- How wet the insulation is
- Build-ups without a suitable layer below
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Nearby places to Matching Tye
Also in Matching Tye
Useful tips for Matching Tye property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
Keep the report with the roof’s records. It’s a dated record of the membrane’s condition.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
How it works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes a time that depends on the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Cottages and farmhouses around Matching Tye frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- 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.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- The roof is tested and any breaches are located.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Before we arrive
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us a few details about the property and we’ll point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.