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Roof leak investigation in Stisted, Essex
Need a roof leak investigation in Stisted? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
About our roof leak investigation in Stisted
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that do not drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt frequently lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. Common reasons to book are ceiling stains that grow after rain and damp ceilings under a flat roof, across flat roof details, valleys and parapet gutters and lead flashings.
Roofs in small places like Stisted frequently stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Stisted (CM77)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older rural homes like those around Stisted can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it is useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- A promise to find every leak on a single visit
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Stisted
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- The roof space
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roof details
Landlords, agents and block managers in Stisted
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
What we are asked to look at in Stisted
Chimneys can let water in by several routes. Water can enter through crumbling mortar, cracked flaunching, worn flashings or uncapped pots. The damp may appear on a chimney breast, a ceiling or in the loft.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Drips in the loft during heavy rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Take an older house close to Parish Church of All Saints: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
What to check before booking
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
Leaks and storm damage in Stisted
Older buildings may be listed or sit 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. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Anyone responsible for a site like Stisted Church of England Primary Academy will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. If you let a flat or house near Braintree Freeport station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Stisted is about 2 miles east of Braintree, in Essex. In Stisted, as across Essex, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Essex, we cover Stisted. Our Chelmsford page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the CM77 postcode area for roof leak investigations. If you need a roof leak investigation at a property on The Street, Back Lane and Sarcel or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations include Pattiswick (1 mile east), Bradwell (1 mile south), Perry Green (2 miles south), Lanham Green (2 miles south) and Cressing (2 miles south). Within a short drive, 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).
What’s near Stisted
In Stisted, that means homes and buildings near Alec Hunter Academy and Onley Arms and the streets around them. Stisted’s nearest station is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are 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
When we price a survey, we consider:
- How big the roof is
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Checking the roof from the ground
You can learn a lot from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
FAQs for Stisted
Is Stisted in the area you cover?
Yes, Stisted is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How do I find out if my home in Stisted is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
It’s a common question. A leak normally shows in one area and follows rain, while condensation is often widespread and worst on cold days. The report explains which it looks like and what to do.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Stisted?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photographs, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you find a leak when it is not raining?
Typically, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we’ll tell you what we found and what’s most likely.