Hampshire · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Ovington, Hampshire
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Ovington, with photos and a written report.
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Outlets that hold water back
- Pools of water lying on the roof
Flat roof survey in Ovington
A flat roof leak often travels before it shows on the ceiling. It may start at a split, a lifted seam or a failed upstand well away from the damp patch. Our survey covers the whole roof, not just the part above the mark, with photos of anything that could be letting water in. Whoever carries out the work then has a clear starting point. We are frequently asked to look into raised blisters across the surface and signs of deflection in the roof deck, on mastic asphalt, upstands and outlets and felt flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Ovington are 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.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Ovington (SO24)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- 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
Common questions in Ovington
Do you carry out roof surveys in Ovington?
Yes, Ovington is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Ovington as anywhere else.
Will you come out to Ovington?
Yes, Ovington is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What’s in the report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before you book. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you survey a flat roof on an office or unit?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on offices, shops, industrial units and blocks of flats. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size and access, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Places near Ovington
Also in Ovington
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. For a village or hamlet like Ovington, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- We check the rooms or spaces under the roof for staining where there is access.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Local flat roofs in Ovington
A number of Hampshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere. Hinton Ampner House, about 3.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Ovington. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Ovington is about 5 miles east of Hyde, in Hampshire. Roofs in Ovington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Hampshire. Our area takes in places right across Hampshire. For surveys nearby, see our Southampton page.
Flat roof surveys in SO24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Ovington: 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
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Bush Inn, among other places. A little further out are Wolvesey Castle (5 miles west) and St John's Rooms And Chapel (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Ovington includes Winnall Moors and Twyford Down.
When to book a survey in Ovington
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering often start leaks too.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- A sagging deck under the covering
Anyone responsible for a site like Perins School will know that a large flat roof with lots of outlets and rooflights has many places where a membrane can fail.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- How long the report takes to arrive
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Whether VAT is added on top
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Keep clear of rooflights and fragile roof sheets
- Look for standing water a day after rain
- File the paperwork for the roof and any repairs
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the type of covering, its condition and each defect, with our recommendations. Turnaround is within 48 hours for a Basic Survey, 24 to 48 hours for a Standard Survey and the same day for a Premium Survey.
Keep foot traffic on a flat roof to a minimum. If access is needed, boards or walkways help protect the covering, and to keep well clear of rooflights and fragile sheeting.
What affects the price in Ovington
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The roof’s overall size
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What to let us know when you contact us
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What made you get in touch
- The property’s address and postcode
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Ovington
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 around your tenants.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Leave it or get it looked at?
By the time a flat roof leak shows indoors, water has already passed through the roof build-up. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, while there’s still time to plan the work. In a small place like Ovington, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we can help you choose.
Why book with us
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 98% of customers satisfied
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.