Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Tylerscross
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in Tylerscross. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Failed seams and laps
About our electronic leak detection in Tylerscross
You get a report showing the location of each breach with photos. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. We do not estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. Testing again after repairs can confirm the breaches have been dealt with, where the roof still suits the method. Results come in a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are breaches hidden under paving or planting and punctures from foot traffic or tools, across commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and single-ply roofs.
Somewhere as small as Tylerscross, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
If any part of the flat roof membrane couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Tylerscross (CM19)
- Region
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
Some breaches are too small to see. Electronic testing can find breaches you cannot see by eye, on suitable membranes. Around Tylerscross, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why us?
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Photographs and a written report every time
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Signs you need electronic leak detection in Tylerscross
Roofs covered with paving, ballast or planting hide the membrane. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs, depending on the build-up.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Failed seams and laps
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Before booking anyone
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Is VAT included in the price?
What electronic leak detection looks like in Tylerscross
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit.
If you look after a building like Water Lane Primary Academy, a large flat roof with a good many outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail. For landlords with property near Roydon station, flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Tylerscross is about 3 miles south-west of Harlow, in Essex. Wherever you are in Tylerscross, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Essex, we cover Tylerscross and the places around it. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Every address in CM19 is covered for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Water Lane and Epping Road, and we cover them all. We also cover Broadley Common (1 mile south), Halls Green (1 mile north-west), Nazeing (1 mile south-west), Roydon Hamlet (1 mile west) and Great Parndon (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Harlow (3 miles north-east), Brentwood (14 miles south-east), Loughton (7 miles south), Waltham Abbey (5 miles south-west), Great Dunmow (15 miles north-east) and Epping (4 miles south-east).
Around Tylerscross
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stewards Academy - Science Specialist, Nazeing Triangle and Black Swan Public House, among other places. Tylerscross’s nearest station is Roydon station, roughly 2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Princess Alexandra Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Nazeing Glass Museum (2.7 miles west). Open spaces near Tylerscross include Hunsdon Mead and Cheshunt Lake.
Nearby places to Tylerscross
What else we do in Tylerscross
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How big the roof is
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The property’s address and postcode
- Anything about access we should know
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Note where leaks show inside and when
- Consider ELD before paving or planting goes on
- Don’t keep patching the same spot
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
If we think the leak isn’t coming through the membrane, the report says so, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Act on leaks quickly. Water under a membrane can spread.
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. Somewhere as small as Tylerscross, access is frequently the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- 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.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking near the property
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Book a survey
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.
Read more
FAQs for Tylerscross
Is my home in Tylerscross listed or in a conservation area?
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.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Tylerscross?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone cannot fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. The current only gets through where the membrane is breached, which shows us where the hole is.
How long will testing take?
The roof’s size and build-up decide how long it takes. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.