Essex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Rickling Green, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Rickling Green. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Rickling Green
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in Rickling Green and across London and South East England. A visit typically takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are new membranes needing a check before handover and breaches hidden under paving or planting, on green roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing.
In a small place like Rickling Green, a flat roof can stand in the open, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Rickling Green (CB11)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Rickling Green
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
If you let a flat or house near Newport (Essex) station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
What to check before booking
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
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What else we do in Rickling Green
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos. On timing, it typically takes a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting. Cottages and farmhouses around Rickling Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
Chasing a leak again and again is frustrating. A report showing the breach points gives your roofer a clear target. Around Rickling Green, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why us?
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- An independent look at the roof
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
See our cost guide and two real surveys.
What we can’t see
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- Some conductive membranes
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- The extent of water in the insulation
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
Landlords, agents and block managers in Rickling Green
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book.
Rickling Green questions
Do you cover Rickling Green?
Yes, Rickling Green is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Rickling Green as anywhere else.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Rickling Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How soon will I get the report?
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. Reports are sent by email.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey isn’t a structural engineer’s report. If we see signs that need an engineer’s opinion, we will recommend one.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
We’re covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Electronic leak detection in Rickling Green: local notes
About 4.8 miles east lies Horham Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Rickling Green has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often 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 often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
The streets around a church such as Church of Quendon are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Rickling Green is about 5 miles south of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We carry out electronic leak detection in Rickling Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CB11. Whether your property is on Rickling Green Road, Hallfield and Brick Kiln Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Wicken Bonhunt (2 miles north-west), Manuden (2 miles south-west), Hill Green (2 miles north-west), Clavering (3 miles north-west) and Berden (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (13 miles south), Saffron Walden (5 miles north), Great Dunmow (9 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (3 miles south), Great Notley (15 miles south-east) and Newhall (12 miles south).
Around Rickling Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cricketers Public House and the streets around them. Rickling Green’s nearest station is Newport (Essex) station, roughly 2.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (5.8 miles south) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (3.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.