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Electronic leak detection in Tye Green, Essex
Find out the condition of the flat roof membrane at your property in Tye Green from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks that return after repairs
- Damp inside with no sign on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Tye Green: what you get
A leak in a flat roof often shows up a long way from where the water gets in. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. ELD tests the waterproofing directly and locates the breach. We test and report and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. The results then follow in a written report with photos. If you’re worried about leaks through a covered membrane and stains far from any visible defect, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Somewhere as small as Tye Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the flat roof membrane, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Place
- Tye Green (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We look at the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the roof space too. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a hamlet or village like Tye Green, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, 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 check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- We test the membrane and find where current is passing through it.
- You get a report showing where each breach is, for your roofer to repair.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Let us know where we can park nearby
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
How we price electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before you book. This is what makes a difference:
- The size of the roof
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you get in touch, it is useful to mention:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Places near Tye Green
More services for Tye Green
For landlords and managing agents
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords and letting agents in Tye Green book surveys as well as homeowners. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane.
What we can’t see
A survey is a careful look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Fixing the holes we find
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Tye Green
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Find the breach before more patching
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them if the build-up allows.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Water that sits on the roof finds breaches faster.
Tye Green questions
Do you cover Tye Green?
Yes, Tye Green is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Tye Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
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. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Can every flat roof be tested?
Not every roof is suitable. Certain membranes are conductive, and some build-ups lack a suitable layer below. We will tell you if yours isn’t suitable at the start.
How fast do I get the report?
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.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Not unless it is safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Electronic leak detection in Tye Green: local notes
With Horham Hall about 3.6 miles south, Tye Green sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own a rental within reach of Newport (Essex) station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Wimbish Primary School, a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Paul's Mission Room, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Tye Green is about 4 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. Whether the building in Tye Green is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. Tye Green is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Electronic leak detection in CB10 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Tye Green: Howlett End (1 mile south), Wimbish Green (1 mile east), Cutlers Green (3 miles south), Thaxted (3 miles south-east) and Great Sampford (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles north-west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (8 miles south-west) and Great Notley (13 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Tye Green
We work in homes and buildings around White Hart Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newport (Essex) station, about 4.3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.3 miles north-west) and Saffron Walden Museum (3.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s West Wood.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.