Hampshire · London and the South East
Electronic Leak Detection in Ovington
Electronic leak detection around Ovington, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- New membranes needing a check before handover
- Holes left by work on the roof
What electronic leak detection doesn’t cover
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Leaks from plumbing or windows
- Parts of the roof covered by fixed equipment
- Carrying out the repair work
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Ovington
- Single-ply roofs
- Roof terraces and balconies
- Liquid-applied waterproofing
- Commercial flat roofs
- Green roofs
- Flat roof membranes
Electronic leak detection in Ovington: what you get
Electronic leak detection, or ELD, finds holes in flat roof waterproofing membranes. 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 knows exactly where to repair. You get a report with photographs of each breach found. We survey commercial flat roofs, flat roof membranes and roof terraces and balconies, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are new membranes needing a check before handover and gaps at membrane joints.
In a village or hamlet like Ovington, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. They need the same care as any town roof: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access in advance. Garages and outbuildings are easy to forget, so mention any you want included as you book.
What you get is a clear record of the flat roof membrane on the day we saw it. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Place
- Ovington (SO24)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Price
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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What we are asked to look at in Ovington
A breach can be left during installation. ELD on a new roof can show holes before they cause leaks.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Leaks through a covered membrane
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Failed seams and laps
- Patched roofs that still leak
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Perins School, ponding and blocked outlets on a wide flat roof are worth catching before the next wet season.
Questions to ask before you book
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- When you will get the report
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- What happens after the report arrives
Useful tips for Ovington property owners
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Test new membranes before covering them
- Clear flat roof outlets regularly
- Avoid repeated repairs without finding the cause
- Do not leave water getting in
After your roofer repairs the breaches, a retest can confirm them, where the roof still suits the method.
Ask trades working on the roof to protect the membrane when they work up there. Have the roof looked at after other work.
Roof by roof
Inverted and paved roofs
We will tell you if your inverted or paved roof isn’t suitable.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes are common on commercial and newer roofs. Laps and fixings are where holes frequently appear.
What electronic leak detection looks like in Ovington
Hinton Ampner House, about 3.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ovington. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. In this part of the South East, older roofs are mostly slate or clay tile and many newer ones concrete tile. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: later flat-roofed additions are common on older houses, and their edges and upstands often show the first signs of wear.
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Roofs in Ovington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our Hampshire coverage includes Ovington and the places around it. You can also see our page for Southampton.
Electronic leak detection in SO24 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for electronic leak detection include Itchen Stoke (1 mile north-west), Itchen Abbas (2 miles north-west), Temple Valley (2 miles south-west), Martyr Worthy (2 miles west) and Easton (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basingstoke (13 miles north), Winchester (5 miles west), Eastleigh (10 miles south-west), Andover (15 miles north-west), Horndean (15 miles south-east) and Chandler's Ford (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Ovington
We work in homes and buildings around The Bush Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). Open spaces near Ovington include Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
Common questions in Ovington
Do you cover Ovington?
Yes, Ovington is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Ovington is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does ELD work under paving or planting?
It can be possible, depending on the roof. What sits on the membrane affects the method so we check the roof first.
What’s the price of ELD?
We quote electronic leak detection for each roof, as the method and time depend on the roof. The price depends on the roof’s size and build-up. For a quote, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
What’s the best way to book?
It is easiest to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t usually stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Heavy rain or strong wind can ground a drone and make the roof unsafe, so if conditions aren’t right we will arrange another day with you.
Why get it checked now?
Repeated call-outs for the same leak add up. A clear record of where the breaches are helps break that cycle. Around Ovington, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Ovington
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- An independent look at the roof
See our cost guide or our case studies.
What we do, step by step
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take a length of time set by the roof’s area and construction, which we’ll explain when we quote. Cottages and farmhouses around Ovington frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- We get the roof ready for testing.
- We work across the roof with the test equipment.
- We mark the breach locations in our records.
- You receive the results to pass to your roofer.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.