Essex · London and the South East
Takeley Electronic Leak Detection
Electronic leak detection in Takeley and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Waterproofing to test before it’s covered
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Failed seams and laps
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect a length of time set by the size of the roof and how it’s built, which we’ll explain when we quote. In a hamlet or village like Takeley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the roof and where water is showing.
- We check whether the membrane and build-up suit ELD.
- The test method is chosen to suit the roof.
- We test the roof and locate any breaches.
- You get a report with photos of each breach.
Getting ready for the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
About our electronic leak detection in Takeley
ELD is a way of pinpointing breaches in a flat roof’s waterproofing membrane. It uses a small electrical current which can only get through the membrane at a breach. That lets us locate holes that are too small to see, so your roofer can repair them. You get a written report with photographs of each breach found. We survey roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and green roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaking laps in the waterproofing and breaches around outlets and penetrations.
Older buildings in small places like Takeley may be listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Place
- Takeley (CM22)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Roofs whose membrane or build-up is not suitable
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Moisture spread under the membrane
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Commercial flat roofs
- Single-ply roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Green roofs
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Roof terraces and balconies
Useful tips for Takeley property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Ask contractors to protect the membrane
- Keep a note of leaks after rain
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Don’t leave water getting in
You receive a report showing where each breach was found, with photos. Your roofer uses it to carry out repairs.
Clear flat roof outlets regularly. Standing water puts more pressure on any weak point.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Patching where you think the leak is frequently misses it. Testing shows where the membrane is actually breached. In a small place like Takeley, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
Flat and commercial roofs around Takeley
Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Mixed in with those pitched roofs are plenty of flat ones, over rear extensions, dormers, garages and shops. Historic houses such as Barrington Hall, about 2.4 miles south, show how far back building in the area around Takeley goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you live in an older home near Church of the Holy Trinity, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. Anyone responsible for a site like Roseacres Primary School will know that ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Takeley is about 5 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. If you’re in Takeley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
We cover every part of CM22 for electronic leak detection. If you need electronic leak detection at a property on Station Road, Dunmow Road and The Pastures or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Takeley include Takeley Street (1 mile west), Smith's Green (1 mile east), Hope End Green (1 mile south-east), Little Canfield (1 mile east) and Puttock's End (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles south-east), Braintree (13 miles east), Harlow (9 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Great Dunmow (4 miles east) and Epping (13 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Takeley
Around Takeley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Four Ashes pub. For rail, the closest station is Stansted Airport station, about 1.4 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Little Easton Moat (3.2 miles north-east) and Herts and Essex Hospital (3.8 miles west). For a walk, there’s Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Do you need electronic leak detection in Takeley?
Other trades on the roof can puncture the waterproofing. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Breaches hidden under paving or planting
- Patched roofs that still leak
- Holes around roof penetrations
If you let a flat or house near Stansted Airport station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Their insurance cover
Surveys for landlords and agents in Takeley
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
Your questions about electronic leak detection in Takeley
How do I find out if my home in Takeley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Do you cover smaller places like Takeley?
Yes. Takeley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Is the repair part of the test?
No. ELD is testing only. You get the breach locations with photos so your roofer can fix them.
How is ELD priced?
Each roof is quoted on its size and build-up. Tell us about the roof and where it leaks, and call 07833 053749 or send us an email for a quote.
Can every flat roof be tested?
That depends on the roof’s membrane and layers. Share any details you have and we will check whether ELD will work.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.