Essex · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Stisted
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Stisted, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaks that return after repairs
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Stisted
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. What sits on the membrane can affect which method will work and parts may need to be lifted. We will discuss it with you when we quote. Drawings or details of the roof’s layers are useful, as they show what lies beneath the surface. If testing isn’t possible, we’ll say so. If you’ve noticed new membranes needing a check before handover and water coming in under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and green roofs alike.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Stisted take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, usually show it first. Rubber and GRP last longer, though trims and joints still need a look. On an exposed roof, the edges tend to go first.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Stisted (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. The main limits are:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Repairing the breaches (that is for your roofer)
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roof membranes
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Single-ply roofs
Towns and villages near Stisted
What else we do in Stisted
What electronic leak detection looks like in Stisted
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Flat roofs fill the gaps in between, on extensions, garages, dormers and business premises. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Parish Church of All Saints, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking. Anyone responsible for a site like Stisted Church of England Primary Academy will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Stisted is about 2 miles east of Braintree, in Essex. In Stisted, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Chelmsford is in our area too.
We work across CM77 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. Streets in the area include The Street, Back Lane and Sarcel, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also carry out electronic leak detection in Pattiswick (1 mile east), Bradwell (1 mile south), Perry Green (2 miles south), Lanham Green (2 miles south) and Cressing (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (12 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Maldon (12 miles south), Witham (6 miles south), Camulodunum (11 miles east) and Halstead (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Stisted
We work in homes and buildings around Alec Hunter Academy and Onley Arms. The nearest railway station is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St Michael's Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.5 miles west). Open spaces near Stisted include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Helping us price your survey
We will normally ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Stisted: your questions answered
Do you cover Stisted?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Stisted is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details.
Is my home in Stisted listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Tell us what you know about the roof and we will confirm suitability.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
How much time does ELD need?
It normally takes a time that depends on the roof’s area and construction, and we’ll give you a guide when quoting.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s 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.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Useful tips for Stisted property owners
Getting the most from electronic leak detection starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Record dates and spots where water appears
- Find the breach before more patching
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Check new waterproofing before handover
The report records each breach location with photos. Pass it to your roofer to repair the breach points.
Keep outlets and gutters on flat roofs clear. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What we are asked to look at in Stisted
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause
- Leaking laps in the waterproofing
- Waterproofing to test before it is covered
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
Landlords with a home close to Braintree Freeport station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Their report turnaround times
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from ground level, from windows, in the loft space and by drone where applicable. The survey normally takes longer on a large roof than a small one, with the construction of the roof playing a part too. For a village or hamlet like Stisted, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by finding out what the roof is made of and where it leaks.
- The roof is assessed to see if electronic testing will work on it.
- We pick the low-voltage or high-voltage method that suits the roof.
- Testing runs across the roof to locate breaches in the membrane.
- We send a report with photos of each breach so your roofer can repair it.
Preparing for the visit
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stisted
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof membrane, useful for planning maintenance.