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Roof survey in Hollingbury, Brighton and Hove
Roof surveys in Hollingbury from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. A visit to a smaller place like Hollingbury is no different on the day: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You get in touch with the address and anything you’ve noticed.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it’s safe.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and photograph what we find.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
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How a roof survey works in Hollingbury
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and where it’s relevant we say what’s urgent and what can wait. With the Standard Survey you also get moisture detection and a structural check. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Reports are sent by email. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, natural slate and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are blocked, sagging or leaking gutters and water stains on rafters and ceiling joists.
In a smaller place like Hollingbury, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Older roofs can have slate, clay tiles or other traditional coverings, while many later ones have concrete tiles. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
- Place
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Hollingbury: your questions answered
Will you come out to Hollingbury?
Yes, Hollingbury is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
How do I find out if my home in Hollingbury is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos testing is not part of our service. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on older buildings, we flag them and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Will the report say how many years my roof has left?
We don’t give a number of years. We describe the condition of each part of the roof and how it’s wearing, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Catching it early means less to put right. In a smaller place like Hollingbury, wherever a roof is exposed, a loose ridge or flashing doesn’t stay loose for long. Each storm lifts it a little further, and water follows.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Hollingbury
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Over 20 years’ experience
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What we cannot see
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Hollingbury
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
Roof by roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Ridge and verge mortar on concrete tile roofs can crack and fall away. We check for loose ridge tiles and missing mortar.
Flat roof coverings
Repeated coatings can hide what’s underneath. If the covering would need opening up to know more, we say so.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Hollingbury
Hollingbury is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Sussex often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
Historic houses like Preston Manor & Gardens, about 1.4 miles south-west, show how far back building around Hollingbury goes. If your house is among the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up. Anyone responsible for a site like Carden Nursery and Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you let a flat or house near Moulsecoomb station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. We survey roofs in Hollingbury as part of our work across London and the South East. Our area takes in places right across Brighton and Hove.
Every address in BN1 is within our area for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Hollingbury, we cover Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hollingbury
In Hollingbury, that means homes and buildings near University of Sussex Library, Patcham High School and Wild Park and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and County Oak pub (less than half a mile north-east). The closest station to Hollingbury is Moulsecoomb station, roughly 1.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). Open spaces near Hollingbury include Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
What affects the price in Hollingbury
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £150, inc. VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. You will know the exact price before booking.
What we need to know
Before you get in touch, it’s useful to have:
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the details.