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Roof survey in Hollington, East Sussex
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings in Hollington, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
About our roof survey in Hollington
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photographs and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed leaning or weathered chimney stacks and slates or tiles that have slipped or broken, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a smaller place like Hollington, homes range from older cottages to bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. On older homes, chimney stacks, valleys and gutters are normally where the work is. The fixings under an older roof frequently fail before good slates or tiles do.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Where
- Hollington (TN38, TN37, TN34)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Hollington
Is my home in Hollington listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Hollington, take more of a battering?
Frequently, yes. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Hollington is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Is Hollington in your area?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, and that includes Hollington.
How experienced are you?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys, across London and South East England.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
How much does a roof survey cost in Hollington?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Useful tips for Hollington property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Have details of recent roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention any flat roofs as well as the main roof
Any roofer you ask to quote can work from the report. They’ll see each defect and its location, so their quotes cover the same ground.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Prompt repairs stop small problems growing.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We look at how the covering is wearing.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Interlocking tiles on shallow roofs depend on their laps and fixings. We look for lifted, cracked or slipped tiles.
Nearby places to Hollington
Other services in Hollington
How we price roof surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
If you can, have these to hand when you contact us:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form whenever suits you.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. A visit to Hollington is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed ahead of time. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- Inside, we check the loft space where there’s safe access.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Leave side gates unlocked
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Hollington homes and their roofs
Hollington is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Durhamford Manor, about 4.8 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Hollington. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Living close to Old Roar Gill and Coronation Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For landlords with property near St Leonards Warrior Square station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. For businesses in and around places such as Priory Meadow Shopping Centre, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions.
Hollington is about 1 mile north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. We carry out roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Hollington and the surrounding area. Hollington is one of the places in East Sussex we cover for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN38, TN37 and TN34. If you need a roof survey at a property on Kent Road, Duke Road and Ford Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. You’ll find Hollington on the A21, so it’s easy for us to get to. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Landmarks near 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. 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.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before booking. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Ridges, hips and valleys