Essex · London and the South East
Ugley Electronic Leak Detection
Know where you stand with the flat roof membrane before you spend money on it. We carry out electronic leak detection in Ugley, with photographs and a clear written report.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
How it works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there’s safe access. All told, expect a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we set out in the quote. Older rural homes like those around Ugley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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About our electronic leak detection in Ugley
ELD suits many waterproofing membranes on flat roofs, on homes, blocks and commercial buildings. It helps trace a leak you already have or to test a new membrane before it’s covered. We quote for each roof based on its size and build-up. Testing can be carried out on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays, depending on the weather. Just ask about your roof. We survey green roofs, single-ply roofs and commercial flat roofs, and people most often book us about leaks under green or ballasted roofs and a flat roof leak that can’t be traced.
Older buildings in small places like Ugley 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. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Ugley (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What electronic leak detection looks like in Ugley
Historic houses like Horham Hall, about 4.6 miles east, show how far back building in the area around Ugley goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, alongside lots of post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises.
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Peter, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Ugley is about 5 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Ugley gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a close look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. Our Essex coverage includes Ugley. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
We work across the CM22 postcode area for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. We cover properties on Patmore Fields and Vicarage Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Ugley include Quendon (1 mile north), Ugley Green (1 mile south-east), Elsenham (2 miles south-east), Henham (2 miles east) and Widdington (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (12 miles south), Saffron Walden (6 miles north), Great Dunmow (8 miles south-east), Great Notley (15 miles east), Bocking (15 miles east) and Newhall (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Ugley
In Ugley, that means homes and buildings near Cricketers Public House and the streets around them. Ugley’s nearest station is Elsenham station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (5.1 miles south) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (2.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Find the breach before more patching
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Limit access to the roof
If anything in the report is not clear, ask us. We can talk you through the findings.
Do not leave a flat roof leak running. The longer water gets in, the more insulation and decking can be affected.
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
EPDM rubber roofs often last 30–50 years, but can still be punctured.
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Liquid waterproofing has no laps but holes and thin areas can occur. Suitability for ELD depends on the system.
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us and give us a few details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Common questions in Ugley
Is Ugley in the area you cover?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Ugley is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Ugley?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How long does electronic leak detection take?
Testing usually takes more time on a big roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too.
Will you repair the leak?
No. ELD is testing only. The report shows where each breach is so your roofer can fix them.
Does someone need to be in?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
When to book a survey in Ugley
On a flat roof, water spreads under the waterproofing. The stain inside can be far from the hole, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Stains far from any visible defect
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Landlords with a home close to Elsenham station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What follow-up you get after the report
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.