Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Molehill Green
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Molehill Green. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Leaks through a covered membrane
About our electronic leak detection in Molehill Green
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Molehill Green and across London and South East England. Testing usually takes as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed leaks through a covered membrane and leaks showing away from the breach, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
Older buildings in small places like Molehill Green may be 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. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Molehill Green (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. In a place like Molehill Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Molehill Green, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What you get with us
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Molehill Green
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Roof by roof
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can often be tested electronically, depending on what’s below.
When to book a survey in Molehill Green
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
Problems we come across often include:
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Damage from equipment installers
- Gaps at membrane joints
If you let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Before booking anyone
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will the report include photos?
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
FAQs for Molehill Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Molehill Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Molehill Green within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
How do I book a survey in Molehill Green?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
What insurance do you have?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Local flat roofs in Molehill Green
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. With Horham Hall about 3.2 miles north-east, Molehill Green sits in an area with a long building history. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Molehill Green is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We survey roofs in Molehill Green across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across Essex. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Here we cover the CM22 postcode area for electronic leak detection. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Little Canfield (2 miles south), Smith's Green (2 miles south), Takeley (2 miles south), Takeley Street (2 miles south-west) and Hope End Green (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (11 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (9 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east) and Epping (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Molehill Green
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Windmill pub. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, about 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Herts and Essex Hospital (4.9 miles south-west) and Little Easton Moat (2.4 miles east). Not far away are Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.
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How it works
You don’t need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a hamlet or village like Molehill Green, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You tell us about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Getting ready for the survey
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.