Brighton and Hove · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Ovingdean, Brighton and Hove
Independent electronic leak detection in Ovingdean. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- A flat roof leak that cannot be traced
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Failed seams and laps
Electronic leak detection for homes and businesses in Ovingdean
ELD finds breaches in the membrane, not every cause of water getting in. Leaks from walls, copings, rooflights or pipes need other checks. We’ll tell you if we think the leak is coming from somewhere else. The test shows breaches in the membrane, not water coming through masonry or around frames. Our report keeps that distinction clear. We will point you to the likely next step. Common reasons to book are leaks through a flat roof with no obvious cause and new roofs to check before paving or planting, across roof terraces and balconies, single-ply roofs and flat roof membranes.
Older buildings in small places like Ovingdean 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. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets. You’ll see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Ovingdean (BN2)
- Wider area
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Ovingdean questions
Is Ovingdean within the area you cover?
Yes. Ovingdean is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is my home in Ovingdean listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Do you use low-voltage or high-voltage testing?
It depends on the membrane and the build-up. Low-voltage methods are usually carried out on a wet roof, while high-voltage testing needs a dry, exposed membrane.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
On some roofs, yes. Covered roofs limit the methods we can use so we check the roof first.
Does someone need to be in?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
What happens next?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Ovingdean
Cutting open a flat roof to find a leak can cause more damage. ELD aims to locate the breach first so your roofer knows where to work. Around Ovingdean, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take a length of time set by the membrane area and the build-up, which we’ll explain when we quote. Rural addresses near Ovingdean can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you let us know about the roof build-up and where water is showing.
- We check that the membrane and build-up suit electronic leak detection.
- The method depends on the membrane and what sits above and below it.
- 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.
Getting ready for the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
To get a price for electronic leak detection in Ovingdean, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Do not let outlets block
- Get leaks traced quickly
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
Questions about the results are welcome. We will explain what was found and what it means.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when fitting equipment. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Flat and commercial roofs around Ovingdean
Ovingdean lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt in the air is hard on metal flashings and fixings, and wind catches any loose edge on a flat roof. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Landlords with a home close to Moulsecoomb station may find that flat roofs over rear additions and dormers in rented property are worth checking between tenancies. If you live in an older home near St Wulfran's Church, flat-roofed rear additions and dormers added over the years are worth checking.
Ovingdean is about 3 miles south-east of Hanover, in Brighton and Hove. From houses to flats and shops in Ovingdean, we can survey the roof. Across Brighton and Hove, we cover Ovingdean and the places around it.
We work across BN2 for electronic leak detection and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Longhill Road, Ovingdean Road and Wanderdown Road. Other places close to Ovingdean include Rottingdean (1 mile east), Roedean (1 mile west), Saltdean (2 miles south-east), East Saltdean (2 miles south-east) and Telscombe (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Brighton (3 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (5 miles west), Hove (4 miles west), Carlton Hill (3 miles west), Hanover (3 miles north-west) and West Hill (3 miles west).
Near you in Ovingdean
We work in homes and buildings around Beacon Hill, Our Lady of Lourdes RC School and Duck Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Moulsecoomb station, about 3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Brighton Motor Museum (1.9 miles west) and French Convalescent Home (1.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
Nearby places to Ovingdean
Also in Ovingdean
What we’re asked to look at in Ovingdean
Repeated leaks after repairs suggest the real breach hasn’t been found. ELD can locate the breach more precisely.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Holes left by work on the roof
- Leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings
- Water coming in under a flat roof
- Gaps at membrane joints
Historic houses such as Royal Pavilion, about 2.8 miles west, show how far back building around Ovingdean goes. Older homes nearby may have later flat-roofed extensions or dormers, often re-covered more than once.
Questions to ask before you book
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Can I check my roof myself?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.