Essex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Shelley, Essex
Independent electronic leak detection in Shelley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
What we are asked to look at in Shelley
If a flat roof keeps leaking after patching, the hole may be elsewhere. Electronic testing helps pinpoint it.
People normally book a survey after spotting something like this:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
- Holes around roof penetrations
Anyone responsible for a site like Ongar Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What experience they bring
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Shelley
Some flat roofs can’t 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, including drawings, specifications or the roofer’s paperwork. It avoids arranging a test that can’t give results. Common reasons to book are breaches hidden under paving or planting and holes left by work on the roof, across flat roof membranes, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs.
Older buildings in small places like Shelley may be listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. 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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- Shelley (CM5)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Shelley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Shelley is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will you come out to Shelley?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What’s the price of ELD?
Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. To get a quote, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
ELD does not suit every roof. Certain membranes are conductive and some roofs lack the layer the test needs. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so there are some things a survey cannot cover:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
Prices for electronic leak detection in Shelley
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
Every price we give includes VAT. We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Booking your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- When you need the report by
- What’s prompted the survey
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or email us.
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Electronic leak detection in Shelley: local notes
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 is usually a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 4.8 miles south-west lies Hill Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Shelley has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Peter, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
Shelley is about 7 miles south-east of Harlow, in Essex. Anywhere in Shelley, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Shelley is one of the places in Essex we cover. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across the CM5 postcode area for electronic leak detection. We cover properties on St Peter's Avenue, Bewlay Close and Queensway and the roads around them. We also cover Chipping Ongar (1 mile south), Greensted (1 mile south-west), High Ongar (1 mile south-east), Bobbingworth (1 mile north-west) and Greensted Green (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles east), Basildon (14 miles south-east), Harlow (7 miles north-west), Brentwood (7 miles south-east), Billericay (10 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shelley
Around Shelley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Ongar Academy and The Cock Tavern and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (4 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (5.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Gernon Bushes.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey usually takes as long as needed for the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Around Shelley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photographs shows where each breach is.
Preparing for the visit
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before you book.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Shelley
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Different roofs, different checks
Bituminous membranes
Bitumen roofs can frequently be tested electronically though the layers below matter.
Single-ply membranes
Many offices and units have single-ply roofs. Seams and penetrations are typical breach points.