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Pre-purchase roof survey in Hollington, East Sussex
Need a pre-purchase roof survey in Hollington? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hollington
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where applicable, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight isn’t possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. If you are worried about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and standing water on a flat extension roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on lead flashings and valleys, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks alike.
Houses in smaller places like Hollington can stand more in the open than those in a built-up town, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Loose ridge tiles, lifted coverings and tired flashings are the kind of things that show it. For a purchase or a new roof, those exposed edges are checked closely. On an exposed roof, a loose ridge or verge soon becomes a bigger job.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Hollington: your questions answered
Is my home in Hollington listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hollington, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Hollington is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
When should I book a pre-purchase roof survey?
Book as soon as your offer is agreed. The report is most useful before exchange, because after that the roof is yours to deal with.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof only, and it is not a RICS home survey. It works alongside a home survey.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you insured?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
When to book a survey in Hollington
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that isn’t obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. They’re part of what we check.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Flashings that have lifted or split
For an older house near a landmark such as St Anne, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
Towns and villages near Hollington
What else we do in Hollington
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hollington: local notes
Hollington is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Historic houses such as Durhamford Manor, about 4.8 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Hollington goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you own a rental within reach of St Leonards Warrior Square station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out pre-purchase roof surveys in Hollington for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Hollington is one of the places in East Sussex where we work for pre-purchase roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across TN38, TN37 and TN34 for pre-purchase roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road. Hollington is on the A21, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover the places around Hollington: 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 such as 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).
Around Hollington
In Hollington, that means homes and buildings near William Parker Sports College, The Wishing Tree pub and Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is St Leonards Warrior Square station, roughly 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are 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.
Why act early in Hollington
After exchange, any roof defect is yours to deal with. Before it, you still have choices. A survey after you’ve moved in tells you the same things, but too late to use them in the purchase. Tradespeople may need to travel further to a smaller place like Hollington, so it helps to plan roof work rather than call someone out in a hurry. A survey gives you that notice.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hollington
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we check everything we can see safely, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for a house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Parking around Hollington is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from ground level, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the roof space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
Useful tips for Hollington property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Pass the findings to your conveyancer
With the findings in hand, you can talk to the seller or their agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s, and we cannot promise any result.
Keep the loft ventilated. Condensation in a roof space can look like a leak and can damage timbers over time. Keep insulation clear of eaves vents so air can move.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Hollington
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.