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Gutter survey in Hollington, East Sussex
Gutter surveys around Hollington, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Soffits marked by water
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
About our gutter survey in Hollington
Gutters carry rain off the roof and away from the walls. If they clog, drip or sag, the water ends up somewhere it shouldn’t and that normally means the walls or the inside of the building. Our survey looks at the whole rainwater system above ground, from eaves gutters and valleys to outlets, hoppers and downpipes. You get a written report with photos. We are frequently asked to look into cracked or loose downpipes and fascia boards damaged by overflowing water, on eaves gutters, downpipes and valley gutters.
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. It is the kind of slow problem a roof report picks up early. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from ground level.
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.
- Location
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Wider area
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Hollington
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Nearby trees drop leaves, twigs and seeds into gutters every autumn and the debris builds up at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Common reasons to book include:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Joints that drip after rain
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Gutters full of debris and silt
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St Anne, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
DIY checks: what’s safe
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Hollington questions
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hollington, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near St Leonards Warrior Square station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, explaining the condition of the gutter, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we’ll agree the details as you book.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do you cover Hollington?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Hollington included.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. We’ll give you an idea as you book.
What happens if roof problems are left?
A blocked valley or parapet gutter doesn’t spill harmlessly. It can overflow into the building, often in the heaviest rain. Having them checked before autumn and winter makes sense. With lower homes, common in places like Hollington, there is little between a roof defect and the ceiling, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Catching the cause first saves redecorating as well.
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why book us in Hollington
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent view of the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. All told, expect about 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. A visit to a smaller place like Hollington is no different on the day: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. It helps to show us anything you’ve already noticed.
- 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.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- We look in the loft space, where there’s safe access, for signs of water getting in.
- The findings are written up with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Getting a price
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What we cannot see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- The inside of buried drains
- Damage hidden inside walls or behind boards
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Eaves gutters
Hollington homes and their roofs
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. With Durhamford Manor about 4.8 miles north, Hollington sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
If you run a business near Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Hollington Primary Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We cover Hollington and the rest of East Sussex. Hollington is one of the towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the TN38, TN37 and TN34 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you need a gutter survey at a property on Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Being close to the A21, Hollington is simple for us to get to for gutter surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Local landmarks in Hollington
We work in homes and buildings around William Parker Sports College, The Wishing Tree pub and Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood. Hollington’s nearest station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 1.4 miles south. Well-known places in the area include Hastings Castle (2.1 miles south-east) and Conquest Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Hollington includes Senlac Hill and Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
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Tips from our surveys
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Look out for overflows when it pours
- Check that downpipes are firmly fixed to the wall
- Keep climbers away from the eaves
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Do not forget valley, parapet and box gutters. They block in the same way as the gutters you can see but they’re much harder to spot, so ask for them to be included when gutters are cleared.