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Gutter survey in Hollingrove, East Sussex
A survey of gutters, valleys, outlets and downpipes around Hollingrove, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
FAQs for Hollingrove
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Robertsbridge station?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Is Hollingrove within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
How much time does the visit need?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, and longer for larger or complex roofs.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Gutter survey in Hollingrove: what you get
Most gutters hang from the fascia boards at the eaves, so fascias and soffits are part of the survey. Long-term overflowing can soften and rot timber boards and stain the soffits below. Older buildings, from before 2000, can have asbestos cement soffits, gutters or downpipes. We don’t carry out asbestos testing, but we flag anything that could contain it. If you’re worried about overflowing valley or parapet gutters and sagging gutters and loose brackets, we can find out what’s behind it, on parapet and box gutters, downpipes and fascias and soffits alike.
In a small place like Hollingrove, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are frequently where weather gets in first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. It records what’s sound as well as what isn’t.
- Place
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Hollingrove
Valley, parapet and box gutters are frequently lined with lead or a sheet material. When a lining splits or an outlet blocks, the water can come inside as there is nowhere harmless for it to go. Lead linings can also be stolen.
Common reasons to book include:
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Are they insured for the work?
- Will the report include photos?
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is easy to put damp down to the wrong cause. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall won’t stop it. A gutter survey helps rule the rainwater system in or out. Older cottages and farmhouses around Hollingrove can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why book with us
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Prices that include VAT
- Over 20 years’ experience
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What we do, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes between one and two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Hollingrove, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Any valley, parapet or box gutters are looked at as far as safe access allows.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking near the property
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
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What a survey costs
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Some details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it helps to mention:
- The address and postcode of the property
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Gutter surveys around Hollingrove
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs, and oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of East Sussex’s older buildings. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Bateman's, about 2.2 miles north-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hollingrove. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you own a rental within reach of Robertsbridge station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. Whether the building in Hollingrove is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Across East Sussex, we cover Hollingrove. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the TN32 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we survey roofs in Brightling (1 mile west), Oxley's Green (1 mile north), Twelve Oaks (1 mile south-west), Netherfield (2 miles south-east) and Penhurst (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (13 miles south-west), Hastings (9 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles south), Hailsham (10 miles south-west), Crowborough (12 miles north-west) and St Leonards (10 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Hollingrove
The closest station to Hollingrove is Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hollingrove
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Letting agents and landlords in Hollingrove book surveys as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the gutter, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
When you need someone else
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- What’s hidden inside a downpipe
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Downpipes