Housemartins Independent Chartered Surveyors was established in 2004 and the company has expanded steadily since. We offer a wide range of services and have built our reputation on trust and honesty. We are fully equipped to provide an all round service to both private and professional clients.
Proud to be members of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) and adhere to the RICS Customer Charter and professional standards.
Housemartins also has a second division offering Property Management services.
RICS Home Surveys
RICS Valuations
Block Management Services
Defect Investigations
Housing Association Valuations
Drone Surveys
Dilapidation Surveys
Boundary Disputes and Land Registry Plans
Project Management
Expert Witness Reports
Insurance Reinstatement Valuations
Lease extension valuations
Schedule of Condition (SOC)
Thermal Imaging Surveys
Development Opportunities
Previous Projects
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Area We Cover
Housemartins Chartered Surveyors
Friendly help and professional advice.
Extensive experience of residential and commercial property.
A wide knowledge of historic and modern construction.
Awareness of the special challenges facing seafront property.
Expert Knowledge of Historic and Listed Buildings
Our surveying team has gained over 80 years surveying experience in old and modern construction. With our team’s specialist knowledge, we always ensure the best suited surveyor to attend to your instructions given.
New Build Supervision
We provide supervision for major works to our portfolio of properties together with overseeing works to professional clients.
Experience of New Properties
Whatever the property type and age, be assured that Housemartins has the skills and experience to fulfill your requirements.
Limited Inspection for Defect Investigations
We are able to tailor our inspections and services to meet the specific needs of our clients. We offer a limited inspection service for which we charge from £300 plus VAT.
Property Management services
The second division of Housemartins, is our Property Management division that offers block management services to long leasehold properties.
Commercial Surveys
We offer commercial surveying services for schedule of conditions (SOC) and dilapidation surveys.
This is an essential service if you are taking a new lease on a commercial premises or leaving one.
Contact Us
Head office:
11 High Street
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 1PE
Telephone: 01323 896418
Opening Times:
Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Weekends – Closed
Meet The Team
Lee Potterton BSc (Hons) MRICS DEA Registered Valuer PFCO
Chartered Surveyor & Managing Director
Lee started a construction technology course at Hastings College and then went on to complete an Honours degree in Estates Management at Greenwich University before qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 2000. He is an experienced Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer. Lee began his career in the property industry working in commercial/residential agency and now is the Managing Director of Housemartins.
Lucy Potterton
Company Secretary
Lucy is the Company Secretary and co-owner of the business, assisting and involved in the marketing of the Company together with administration of the property portfolio along with business development and growth.
Eric Greber MRICS
Consultant Chartered Building Surveyor
Eric has worked with both modern and traditional methods of construction, from resolving issues in a 1970’s concrete frame block of flats, to dealing with the challenges of a proposed extension to a 17th century timber framed cottage from the planning stage, Building Regulations approval and finally work on site. Eric was also the appointed Contract Administrator for the moving of the “Belle Tout” lighthouse back in 1999/2000.
Lucie Anne Fuller
Property Administrator
Lucie has worked in property management and administration for over 10 years where she has gained considerable knowledge within the industry. Lucie assists with the day to day administration for both our Surveying clients and Property Management portfolio.
Andrew Woodhouse
Consultant surveyor
Andrew is responsible for many of the interim property inspections reporting back to the management team ensuring a proactive management service.
Carly Rolf NVQ level 3 - Customer Service
Office Manager
Carly has over 17 years administration and sales experience and has achieved an NVQ level 3 in customer service. She is familiar with a wide range of software and operating systems. Carly assists with the day to day administration for both our Surveying clients and Property Management portfoli
Jacci Harris
Accounts Administrator
Jacci has an extensive background ranging from sales to admin and accounts.
Emma Woodhouse BSc (Hons) MRICS MRIPM
Consultant surveyor
As well as Emma being a Chartered Building surveyor and member of the Institute of residential management, Emma has also studied to be a tall buildings fire safety manager and has extensive experience of high-rise buildings health and safety which is a valued skill that she has brought to the team. Emma has now worked in Property Management for over 25 years starting out as a site manager for newbuild.
Our Office Locations
Head Office
11 High Street
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 1PE
49 Marina
Bexhill on Sea
East Sussex
TN40 1BQ
6 High Street
Battle
East Sussex
TN33 0AE
Areas we cover
East Sussex: Hove, Brighton, Newhaven Seaford, Eastbourne, Bexhill, St Leonards, Hastings, Winchelsea, Rye, Lewes and Uckfield.
Testimonials
Don’t just take our word for it, here’s what our clients are saying...
Thank you for the very thorough way you have conducted my homebuyers survey and for the helpful notes accompanying the report. This has brought about a satisfactory purchase arrangement, agreeable to both parties.
Mrs C
We made real headway with our dispute within a couple of days of Housemartins becoming involved.
Bill, East Sussex Flat Owner
Many thanks for your help and advice which I have found very helpful. I look forward in due course to working with you again.
Ms R, Bexhill
Thanks very much for your help and advice. We particularly appreciate the speed and efficiency of your service.
Kate
Thank you for your support yesterday, for all the work you have done, you were great!
Daphne, Company Director
Housemartins helped find the best solution and gave us honest and invaluable advice.
Rebecca, Leaseholder
Just wanted to thank you both for the efficient process and great quality report – I will recommend you to my various friends who are currently house hunting too!
Angelika
I just wanted to thank you for a great service you have provided. Highly recommended and wouldn’t hesitate to use you again.
Sasha
We would like to thank you and the team for the great and very efficient service. We needed our house valuation completed urgently and you did just that. Definitely exceeded our expectations. Thanks for all the hard work.
Aleksandra
I just wanted to thank you and your company for acting so quickly for us and we are very impressed with the way in which we have been communicated with and kept informed of what is going on and the professional and friendly way you do business. Thanks again and we will not hesitate to recommend you to our friends.
Trudy and Simon
A note to say many thanks to you for your excellent service and report.
Gary
I have written personally to Mr Gray to thank him for the speed and thoroughness of his report, and have been singing your firm’s praises ever since.
David
Thank you for being so reliable and helpful with my matters that you have been dealing with. Please also thank Melissa too, for her attention to detail and kind assistance.
Fiona
We were very pleased to read John’s report. Please would you kindly pass on our thanks to him for all his help and the very informative and useful report. Many thanks to Housemartins for the firm’s kind attention.
Caroline
Thank you for doing such a thorough job and taking the time out to discuss your findings with me.
Andrew
Many thanks and appreciate all your efforts and time with this matter. I would have no issues with recommending both Lee and Housemartins to friends, work colleagues and family who may ever require a survey.
Robbie
Paying you that £500 was the best £500 I have spent in a very very long time. I would not have recommended you and your company if I had thought any different. You are worth every single penny. Your level of professionalism was outstanding and has helped me with my freeholder struggles tremendously.
Mrs D