Essex · London and the South East
Puttock's End Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Puttock's End and the rest of Essex. We survey on any day of the week.
- Failed seams and laps
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- New membranes needing a check before handover
Common roof problems in Puttock's End
Water travels under flat roof membranes. The leak may show some distance from where water gets in, so tracing it by eye is difficult.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Takeley Primary School, a large flat roof with plenty of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How long the report takes to arrive
About our electronic leak detection in Puttock's End
Some flat roofs cannot be tested electronically. Some membranes conduct electricity themselves and some roofs do not have a suitable layer beneath the membrane. If your roof is not suitable, we’ll tell you before any testing. Any details you have about the membrane and build-up help us decide, like drawings or specifications. It saves a wasted visit. If you are worried about leaks showing away from the breach and repairs that haven’t stopped the leak, we can find out what’s behind it, on commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and green roofs alike.
Somewhere as small as Puttock's End, 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. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included when booking.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the flat roof membrane, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Puttock's End (CM22)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens if roof problems are left?
Not every leak is in the membrane. Testing shows whether the membrane is breached, so other causes can be checked. Older and listed buildings around Puttock's End may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Puttock's End
- Visits on any day of the week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Drones and thermal imaging where it applies
- Photographs and a written report every time
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
Flat and commercial roofs around Puttock's End
Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, and a good many post-war and modern estates besides. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. About 1.9 miles south-west lies Barrington Hall, a reminder of how long the area around Puttock's End has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For landlords with property near Stansted Airport station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Puttock's End is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whether the building in Puttock's End is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Electronic leak detection in CM22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Hope End Green (1 mile north), Hellman's Cross (1 mile south-east), Smith's Green (1 mile north), Little Canfield (1 mile north) and Takeley (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Chelmsford (12 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (12 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Puttock's End
For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, about 2.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (3.1 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Puttock's End includes Rushy Mead and Portingbury Hills.
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How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take as long as needed for the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a hamlet or village like Puttock's End, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We ask about the roof, its age, its membrane and where leaks appear inside.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- The testing method is chosen to suit the membrane and build-up.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- The breaches are recorded with photos in a report for your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- The extent of water in the insulation
- Carrying out the repair work
- Areas we can’t reach or that can’t be tested
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Puttock's End
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Questions from Puttock's End
Do you cover smaller places like Puttock's End?
Yes, Puttock's End is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is Puttock's End in the area you cover?
Yes, Puttock's End is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I arrange electronic leak detection in Puttock's End?
Simply phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Before and after the survey
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Act on new leaks promptly
- Stay off the flat roof unless needed
- Find the breach before more patching
- Share any drawings of the roof
Where the evidence points to walls, copings or rooflights, we will note it, so other causes can be checked.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.