Essex · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Stocks Green, Essex
An experienced roof surveyor for electronic leak detection in Stocks Green. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Failed seams and laps
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Check trades protect the waterproofing
- Limit access to the roof
- Don’t leave water getting in
- Share any drawings of the roof
If water has been getting in, insulation under the membrane may be wet. That’s something to discuss with your roofer and other checks can help judge it.
ELD before paving, ballast or planting goes on is worth considering. Finding breaches is simpler at that stage.
About our electronic leak detection in Stocks Green
Green roofs, ballasted roofs and roofs under paving are harder to test. The layers on top can limit the methods we can use 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 is not possible, we’ll say so. We survey flat roof membranes, green roofs and commercial flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are new roofs to check before paving or planting and failed seams and laps.
Somewhere as small as Stocks Green, flat roofs tend to be on extensions, garages and converted outbuildings. The checks are the same as anywhere: 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 you book.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Location
- Stocks Green (CO5)
- Region
- Essex
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of electronic leak detection
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The size of the roof
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
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.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
How it works
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. Cottages and farmhouses around Stocks Green often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We confirm whether the roof is suitable for electronic testing.
- 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 photographs in a report for your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
It’s useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
Electronic leak detection around Stocks Green
In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, with post-war and more recent estates making up much of the newer housing. Next to the main roofs there’s normally a flat roof somewhere, whether on an extension, a garage or a commercial unit. About 4 miles south-east lies Layer Marney Tower, a reminder of how long the area around Stocks Green has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you own a rental within reach of Kelvedon station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak. Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Stocks Green is about 5 miles north-east of Witham, in Essex. Stocks Green gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful look at everything that’s safely in view, photographs and a clear written report. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CO5 is within our area for electronic leak detection, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Stocks Green, we cover Skye Green (1 mile north), Feering (1 mile south), Surrex (1 mile north), Broad Green (1 mile north) and Little Tey (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (8 miles east), Chelmsford (13 miles south-west), Braintree (7 miles west), Maldon (9 miles south), Witham (5 miles south-west) and Camulodunum (7 miles east).
Near you in Stocks Green
Around Stocks Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Bell Inn, Honywood Community Science School and Brockwell Meadows. For rail, the closest station is Kelvedon station, about 1.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Birch Castle (4.2 miles east) and Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Stocks Green includes Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Stocks Green
Will you come out to Stocks Green?
Yes, Stocks Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Is Stocks Green in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Stocks Green as anywhere else.
How long will testing take?
It depends on the size of the roof and its build-up. You will know roughly how long before we start.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s the price of ELD?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Let us know about the roof and where it leaks, and ring 07833 053749 or email us for a quote.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
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What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof membrane, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Sections we cannot safely access
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Stocks Green
- Commercial flat roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
Common roof problems in Stocks Green
When the membrane is buried, holes cannot be seen at all. Electronic methods can help on some of these roofs though it depends on the layers.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Stains far from any visible defect
- New roofs to check before paving or planting
- Gaps at membrane joints
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Feering Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Whether the inside of the roof is included