Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Roxwell
Electronic leak detection around Roxwell, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Roxwell
Joints and laps in a membrane can fail over time. Small openings at laps can leak long before anyone notices.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- New membranes needing a check before handover
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Is VAT included in the price?
Electronic leak detection in Roxwell: what you get
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof isn’t suitable, we will tell you before any testing. Telling us what you know about the roof’s membrane and layers helps, such as drawings or specifications. It avoids arranging a test that cannot give results. If you’ve noticed damage from equipment installers and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Roxwell may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. If you are planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Roxwell (CM1)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
What we look for on each type of roof
Inverted and paved roofs
If the build-up rules out ELD, we will say so.
Single-ply membranes
Punctures from foot traffic and equipment are common on single-ply roofs. Testing helps find them.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Roxwell
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Flat and commercial roofs around Roxwell
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there’s usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. The wider area around Roxwell has a long history of building, with Hylands about 3.5 miles south-east. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of Chelmsford station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
Roxwell is about 4 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Surveys in Roxwell work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Roxwell is one of the places in Essex where we work for electronic leak detection.
We cover every part of the CM1 postcode area for electronic leak detection. That includes homes and businesses on The Street, Church Green and St Michael's Drive. Close by, we survey roofs in Boyton Cross (1 mile north-east), Newney Green (1 mile south), Chalk End (2 miles north-west), Shellow Bowells (2 miles west) and Radley Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (4 miles east), Basildon (13 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (12 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south) and Maldon (13 miles east).
What’s near Roxwell
In Roxwell, that means homes and buildings near The Chequers Inn. The closest station to Roxwell is Chelmsford station, about 3.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (2.8 miles west) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near Roxwell include Newland Grove.
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What a survey costs
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Height and safe access
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the flat roof membrane as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Rural addresses near Roxwell can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- First, you tell us about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Roxwell, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
Roxwell questions
Do you carry out roof surveys in Roxwell?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and Roxwell is part of that. You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is my home in Roxwell listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The method is chosen to suit the roof. Low-voltage testing usually needs a wet surface, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
What if it rains on the day?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions aren’t right, we will talk to you about another date.
How quickly is the report sent?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. The report is emailed to you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.