Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in West Hanningfield
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes in West Hanningfield, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Call or email for a price.
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
Roof by roof
EPDM rubber roofs
Certain rubber membranes are conductive which can limit electronic testing. We will say if the test won’t work.
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof is not suitable.
How electronic leak detection works in West Hanningfield
We carry out electronic leak detection on flat roofs in West Hanningfield and across London and South East England. A visit usually takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. You get a report with photographs. We survey roof terraces and balconies, green roofs and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are patched roofs that still leak and stains far from any visible defect.
In a village or hamlet like West Hanningfield, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: outlets, upstands, edges and the covering itself. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when booking.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- West Hanningfield (CM2)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What a survey costs
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in West Hanningfield
Will you come out to West Hanningfield?
Yes, West Hanningfield is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in West Hanningfield?
Yes, West Hanningfield is within the area we cover. Our area covers London and the South East. Just ring 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the property.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs like sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. If we think you need an engineer, the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Does this replace a RICS home 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.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Sections we cannot safely access
- Repairing the breaches (that’s for your roofer)
- The extent of water in the insulation
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in West Hanningfield
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
Flat and commercial roofs around West Hanningfield
About 3.9 miles north-west lies Hylands, a reminder of how long the area around West Hanningfield has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary and St Edward, the flat roofs on later extensions tend to wear out long before the main roof.
West Hanningfield is about 4 miles north-east of Billericay, in Essex. West Hanningfield is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages.
Surveys in CM2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Church Road, Pandan Close and Middlemead or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside West Hanningfield, we cover South Hanningfield (2 miles south-east), Coalhill (2 miles south-east), Brock Hill (2 miles south), Howe Green (2 miles north-east) and Rettendon (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (5 miles north), Basildon (7 miles south), Braintree (15 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north-east) and Canvey Island (11 miles south).
Near you in West Hanningfield
In West Hanningfield, that means homes and buildings near The Three Compasses Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wickford station, about 3.9 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Baddow Hospital (2.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Hanningfield Reservoir.
Checking the roof from the ground
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. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
How it works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around West Hanningfield 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.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- The roof is assessed for suitability first.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- The membrane is tested and breaches are found.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Before the survey
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Arrange a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
What we’re asked to look at in West Hanningfield
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny, but still let water through.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Repairs that haven’t stopped the leak
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
Landlords with a home close to Wickford station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- What the survey will not cover
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA