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Chimney survey in Hollington, East Sussex
Chimney surveys across Hollington, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Disused chimneys trapping moisture
- Damaged chimney pots and cowls
- A chimney out of line
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Glance at the stacks from the street now and then
- Do not use a ladder to reach the stack yourself
- Keep track of stains on chimney breasts
You can send the report to roofers or builders for quotes. Because everyone is pricing the same findings, the quotes are easier to compare.
Have aerial and dish brackets on the stack checked and taken off if they’re no longer needed. Removing unused fixings takes strain off the brickwork.
About our chimney survey in Hollington
Redundant chimneys are common, especially where fires have been replaced by central heating. A disused stack still needs looking after. If it has been capped without ventilation, damp can build up inside it. We check how redundant stacks have been capped and look for damp in the chimney breasts. The report sets out what we found and what we recommend. If you’ve noticed eroded joints in the brickwork and flaunching that has broken away, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on brick chimney stacks, lead flashings and chimney breasts alike.
Around Hollington, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Blocked gutters overflow and soak the walls below, and moss holds water against tiles. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Location
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How we price chimney surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, with VAT included. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Helping us price your survey
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You will know the price before anything is booked.
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Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Whether the flue is safe to use
- Gas safety checks, which need a Gas Safe registered engineer
- A structural engineer’s assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Chimney breasts
- Flaunching
- Lead flashings
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Brick chimney stacks
- Shared and party-wall stacks
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Hollington book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the chimney stack, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hollington. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Questions from Hollington
I let a flat near St Leonards Warrior Square station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need.
How do I find out if my home in Hollington is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How much does a chimney survey cost in Hollington?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose.
Is Hollington in your area?
Yes, we do. We carry out chimney surveys in Hollington, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Which parts of the chimney do you look at?
We check the pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings. We also check chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach. You get a written report with photos.
Chimney surveys in Hollington: local notes
Hollington is within about 2 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. The wider area around Hollington has a long history of building, with Durhamford Manor about 4.8 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
Take an older house close to St Anne: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. For landlords with property near St Leonards Warrior Square station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take a building like Hollington Primary Academy: long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. Roofs in Hollington get the same thorough look as anywhere else in East Sussex. Across East Sussex, we cover Hollington and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Every address in TN38, TN37 and TN34 is within our area for chimney surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road. With the A21 close by, Hollington is easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover for chimney surveys include Silverhill (1 mile south-east), Hastings (1 mile south-east), Baldslow (1 mile north), St Helen's (1 mile east) and St Leonards (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns like Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (4 miles south-west), Hailsham (13 miles west), Polegate (14 miles west), Old Town (14 miles south-west) and Heathfield (14 miles north-west).
Near you in Hollington
Around Hollington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near William Parker Sports College, The Wishing Tree pub and Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood. The closest station to Hollington is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Not far away are Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Roof by roof
Rendered stacks
Water can get in through cracks and then struggle to dry out. We record any cracking and where it is.
Chimney breasts and the loft
Where a breast has been taken out, we check what supports the stack. A structural engineer should confirm whether it is adequate.
How it works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. A visit to a smaller place like Hollington is no different on the day: we look from the ground, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it’s safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- First you let us know about the chimneys, any damp on the chimney breasts and any worries.
- We inspect each stack from safe viewpoints outside.
- The pots, cowls, flaunching, pointing, brickwork and flashings are checked and photographed.
- We check the chimney breasts and the stack in the loft space where we can reach them.
- We send a written report with photos, the defects found and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and the days you’d prefer.