Essex · London and the South East
The Green Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in The Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps at membrane joints
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks showing away from the breach
Electronic leak detection in The Green: what you get
Not every flat roof suits electronic testing. Certain membranes conduct electricity, and some build-ups lack the layer the test needs below the membrane. We’ll say if ELD won’t work on your roof before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, like drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. If you are worried about stains far from any visible defect and new roofs to check before paving or planting, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like The Green, flat roofs are typically on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. The journey and access are planned beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Location
- The Green (CM8)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in The Green
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around The Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
How to prepare
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
Before you book, it is worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Some conductive membranes
- Fixing the holes we find
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in The Green
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
Electronic leak detection in The Green: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
Landlords with a home close to Cressing station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Cressing Primary School will know that schools and public buildings frequently have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
The Green is about 3 miles south of Braintree, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in The Green, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. The Green is one of the places in Essex we cover for electronic leak detection. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
All of CM8 is covered for electronic leak detection. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Black Notley (1 mile north-west), Tye Green (1 mile north-east), Hawbush Green (1 mile north-east), White Notley (1 mile south-east) and Long Green (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (8 miles south-west), Braintree (3 miles north), Maldon (9 miles south-east), Witham (4 miles south-east) and Camulodunum (13 miles east).
Near you in The Green
In The Green, that means homes and buildings near Braintree Sixth Form and The Plough pub, among other places. The closest station to The Green is Cressing station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Cressing Temple (1.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That’s where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Useful tips for The Green property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not keep patching the same spot
- Have roof specifications to hand
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Check new waterproofing before handover
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Limit foot traffic on flat roofs. Many breaches come from foot traffic.
Towns and villages near The Green
Also in The Green
Questions from The Green
Do you cover The Green?
Yes, The Green is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in The Green?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What is electronic leak detection?
ELD passes a small electrical current across the roof to locate holes in the membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
Is my roof suitable for ELD?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we’ll confirm suitability.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
It usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Common roof problems in The Green
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Some are too small to see but water still finds them.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed one of these:
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Take an older house close to St Barnabas: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems normally start.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Which limits apply to the survey
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price