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Roof leak investigation in Hollingrove, East Sussex
We carry out roof leak investigations in Hollingrove and the rest of East Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
Why get it checked now?
Damp in a ceiling or loft can lead to mould. It is unpleasant, and it’s harder to deal with once established. Finding the leak comes first. In a small place like Hollingrove, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why book us in Hollingrove
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 20+ years’ experience
- Prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Roof leak investigation in Hollingrove
On older houses, leaks often start at lead work and hidden gutters. Worn lead, tired valley linings and blocked parapet outlets are frequent causes. If your home has a butterfly roof, the central valley gutter is a common culprit. We check parapets, valleys and flashings from each safe vantage point. Our report shows what we found, with photos. We survey the roof space, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are a leak that comes and goes with the weather and damp patches next to the stack.
In a village or hamlet like Hollingrove, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We look at everything that’s safely in view and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
After the visit, you get a photo-illustrated written report, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the leaking roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Where
- Hollingrove (TN32)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hollingrove
Other services in Hollingrove
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What happens on the day
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. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Rural addresses near Hollingrove can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the leaking roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- What’s under the covering or behind the plaster
- Leaks from plumbing, tanks or pipework rather than the roof
- Leaks that only appear in weather we can’t recreate
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Flat roof details
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
What we’re asked to look at in Hollingrove
Every flat roof covering has a working life. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Upstands and outlets are common weak points.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
For landlords with property near Robertsbridge station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Practical tips
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Have an electrician check any wet fittings
- Check the loft is accessible
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Protect furniture and flooring under the leak
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Have leaves and moss cleared from gutters, valleys and outlets, ideally once the leaves have fallen. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Leave the clearing to someone with the right equipment.
Hollingrove roofs and the weather
The wider area around Hollingrove has a long history of building, with Bateman's about 2.2 miles north-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you live in an older home near The Parish Church of St Thomas A Becket, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Hollingrove is about 8 miles north of Bexhill-on-Sea, in East Sussex. We visit Hollingrove as part of our work across East Sussex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across East Sussex. There is also a page for Maidstone.
We work across the TN32 postcode area for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Hollingrove Road and Kent Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Hollingrove include 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Landmarks near Hollingrove
The nearest railway station is Robertsbridge station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Old Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (6 miles north). Not far away are Senlac Hill.
Hollingrove questions
Is Hollingrove in the area you cover?
Yes, Hollingrove is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Hollingrove as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Hollingrove within the area you cover?
Yes, Hollingrove is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Is thermal imaging part of a leak investigation?
It can, when the conditions are right. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, which can show up on the image. Its findings are confirmed with a moisture check.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. If water is near any fittings, have an electrician check them.
Can every leak be traced?
Not always, and we will be honest about that. Water can travel a long way, and some leaks only show in particular storms. Where the source isn’t certain, we list the likely routes in order.