Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Overton
Electronic leak detection to pinpoint holes in flat roof membranes for Overton and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
- Breaches around outlets and penetrations
- Leaks under green or ballasted roofs
- Holes left by work on the roof
Electronic leak detection in Overton: what you get
Our ELD report shows where each breach was found, with photographs. It tells your roofer exactly where to repair instead of hunting for the leak. We don’t estimate repair costs, so your roofer prices the work. A retest after repairs can check the work if the build-up allows. You get a report with photographs. We’re often asked to look into damp inside with no sign on the roof and holes left by work on the roof, on single-ply roofs, green roofs and flat roof membranes.
Outbuildings, garden rooms and garages in places like Overton often have flat roofs of their own. They’re easy to forget, but water through a garage roof can spoil whatever is stored inside. It is worth mentioning them when you book, so the visit can include them, along with the main flat roof. Felt, rubber and GRP coverings on garages and outbuildings age in just the same way as the main roof’s.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Overton (RG25)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- Quoted for your roof
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Fixing the holes we find
- Moisture spread under the membrane
- Water entering through details rather than the membrane
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
When to book a survey in Overton
Work on the roof can damage a membrane. Engineers fitting equipment, solar panels or aerials may leave damage behind.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Leaks that return after repairs
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Gaps at membrane joints
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Church of St Mary, the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- What the survey won’t cover
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
Overton: your questions answered
Will you come out to Overton?
Yes, Overton is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Overton?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Which method do you use?
We choose the method that suits the roof. You’ll know which method we plan to use before we start.
Do you look in the loft space?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. We look at the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we’ll get on with the inspection. The survey itself takes a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Homes around Overton often have gardens on more than one side, which gives us room to step back and see the roof. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is checked where it can be reached safely.
- First, we confirm which roof areas are included.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.
Related advice
Local flat roofs in Overton
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. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Overton Church of England Primary School: ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season. For landlords with property near Overton station, a flat roof over a rented flat is easy to forget until the tenant reports a leak.
Overton is about 7 miles west of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Overton, we can carry out electronic leak detection at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Overton is one of the towns and villages in Hampshire where we work for electronic leak detection. There is also a page for Reading.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: RG25. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and London Road. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Southington (1 mile west), Quidhampton (1 mile north), Laverstoke (2 miles south-west), Freefolk (2 miles west) and Deane (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basingstoke (7 miles east), Winchester (13 miles south), Andover (10 miles west), Alton (14 miles south-east), Tadley (9 miles north-east) and Hook (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Overton
We work in homes and buildings around The Greyhound pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Overton is Overton station, about 0.8 miles north of the centre.
For landlords and managing agents
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Other services in Overton
What affects the price in Overton
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- House, block, shop or office
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
For a price for your roof in Overton, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to tell us:
- The property’s address and postcode
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
For a price for electronic leak detection in Overton, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Do not go up yourself.