Essex · London and the South East
Wimbish Green Electronic Leak Detection
Not sure what state the flat roof membrane is in? We carry out electronic leak detection in Wimbish Green and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. In a small place like Wimbish Green, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the roof and the leak.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- We choose a low-voltage or high-voltage method to match the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- A report with photos shows where each breach is.
Before the survey
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
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Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Wimbish Green
Electronic testing locates holes in the waterproofing, not every cause of water getting in. Water coming through walls, copings, rooflights or plumbing will not show on the test. If the evidence points elsewhere, we will say so. It will not show water getting in through brickwork or around frames. The report makes clear what was and wasn’t tested. We’ll point you to the likely next step. If you are worried about leaks showing away from the breach and holes around roof penetrations, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial flat roofs, roof terraces and balconies and liquid-applied waterproofing alike.
Somewhere as small as Wimbish 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. The journey and access are planned beforehand. 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.
- Location
- Wimbish Green (CB10)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flat roofs in Wimbish Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside a good many post-war and newer estates. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are a good many flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. With Horham Hall about 3.8 miles south, Wimbish Green sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Landlords with a home close to Newport (Essex) station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. Take a building like Wimbish Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For an older house near a landmark such as St Paul's Mission Room, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Wimbish Green is about 4 miles south-east of Saffron Walden, in Essex. If you are in Wimbish Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Wimbish Green is one of the places in Essex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CB10. We also cover Tye Green (1 mile west), Howlett End (1 mile south-west), Great Sampford (3 miles east), Thaxted (3 miles south) and Cutlers Green (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Braintree (13 miles south-east), Saffron Walden (4 miles north-west), Halstead (14 miles east), Great Dunmow (8 miles south), Stansted Mountfitchet (9 miles south-west) and Great Notley (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Wimbish Green
The nearest railway station is Newport (Essex) station, about 5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Saffron Walden Community Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Castle Camps (4.6 miles north). The countryside around Wimbish Green includes West Wood.
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Questions from Wimbish Green
Will you come out to Wimbish Green?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Wimbish Green listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
How soon will I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Where it’s relevant to the survey and there’s safe access, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when booking.
Does ELD include fixing the breach?
No, the test finds the breaches and your roofer repairs them. Your roofer uses the report to target the repair.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Keep foot traffic on flat roofs to a minimum
- Note where leaks show inside and when
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, with a suggestion of what to check next.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Check the roof after they’ve finished.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Wimbish Green
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The size of the roof
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
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.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The kind of building and roof involved
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Why get it checked now?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Sections we can’t safely access
- The extent of water in the insulation
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Flat roof membranes
- Single-ply roofs
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs