Essex · London and the South East
Burton End Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Burton End, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
Electronic leak detection in Burton End: what you get
Our ELD testing covers flat roofs in Burton End and the rest of London and the South East. Testing usually takes longer on a large roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Every roof is quoted on its size and build-up. The results come in a written report with photos. If you’ve noticed holes left by work on the roof and leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Burton End take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Older felt roofs, frequently around 15–20 years in life, show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Burton End (CM24)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Liquid-applied waterproofing
Pinholes in a coating can let water through. Where the roof suits it, testing can find them.
Green and ballasted roofs
ELD is easier on a new roof before it’s covered.
For landlords and managing agents
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
How it works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. In a small place like Burton End, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Questions from Burton End
Will you come out to Burton End?
Yes. Burton End is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you cover commercial flat roofs around Burton End?
Yes. As well as homes, we look at flat roofs on offices, hotels, blocks of flats and commercial units. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for the building, and roof access is agreed with you ahead of the visit.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. If one is needed, the report says so.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
The roof decides the method. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
How does ELD work?
It uses an electrical current to find breaches in a flat roof membrane. A breach lets the current through so we can pinpoint it.
What will the report tell me?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What we’re asked to look at in Burton End
Flat roof membranes can be punctured by foot traffic, dropped tools or debris. Many are tiny but water still finds them.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes left by work on the roof
Landlords with a home close to Stansted Mountfitchet station may find that a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- What insurance they carry
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
When you need someone else
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Leaks from walls, copings or rooflights
- Moisture spread under the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Green roofs
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Roof terraces and balconies
What electronic leak detection looks like in Burton End
Burton End has a number of hotels within about a mile and a half, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. For hotels and other commercial buildings, finding the cause of a flat roof leak quickly keeps rooms in use. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Barrington Hall, about 4.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Burton End. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Burton End, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Burton End is about 3 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Anywhere in Burton End, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Essex, we cover Burton End. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CM24 is within our area for electronic leak detection. We also cover Start Hill (2 miles south), Takeley Street (2 miles south-east), Bedlar's Green (2 miles south), Takeley (3 miles south-east) and Molehill Green (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (10 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (9 miles north), Great Dunmow (6 miles east), Epping (14 miles south) and Great Notley (14 miles east).
Near you in Burton End
We work in homes and buildings around St Mary's CofE Foundation Primary School and Dog And Duck Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, roughly 0.8 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include House On The Hill Toy Museum (0.8 miles north-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (2.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.