Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Radley Green
Electronic leak detection across Radley Green, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Patched roofs that still leak
Electronic leak detection in Radley Green
There are different ELD methods. Low-voltage methods typically need a wet roof surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane. The right method depends on the membrane and the build-up of the roof, and we will explain our choice. We will say if your roof does not suit either method at the outset. We survey liquid-applied waterproofing, green roofs and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
In a small place like Radley Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which frequently last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend.
- Where
- Radley Green (CM4, CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Radley Green
How do I find out if my home in Radley Green is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Will you come out to Radley Green?
Yes. Radley Green is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. We will give you an idea when we quote.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you find leaks on a covered flat roof?
In some cases. The layers on top and the build-up below decide it and parts may need to be lifted. We’ll discuss it before we quote.
How quickly is the report sent?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up isn’t suitable
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Commercial flat roofs
Also near Radley Green
Also in Radley Green
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What made you get in touch
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why act early in Radley Green
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. In a place like Radley Green, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You’ll know the figure before booking.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take as long as needed for the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Somewhere like Radley Green needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Preparing for the visit
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Arrange a survey
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Local flat roofs in Radley Green
Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. With Hylands about 3.9 miles east, Radley Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Landlords with a home close to Ingatestone station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Radley Green is about 6 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Radley Green is one of many places we visit across Essex. Our Essex coverage includes Radley Green. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We cover every part of CM4 and CM5 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Loves Green (1 mile south-east), Shellow Bowells (2 miles north), Norton Heath (2 miles south-west), Edney Common (2 miles east) and Newney Green (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Braintree (14 miles north-east), Harlow (10 miles west), Brentwood (7 miles south) and Maldon (14 miles east).
Around Radley Green
In Radley Green, that means homes and buildings near The Cuckoo pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Radley Green is Ingatestone station, roughly 4.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (2.2 miles north-west) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (4.8 miles east).
What you can safely check yourself
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.