Housemartins was established in 2004 by John Gray B.Sc. (Surv) MRICS, an experienced Chartered Building Surveyor and former head of department at a large Brighton based firm of Chartered Surveyors. He was joined in April 2006 by Lee Potterton BSc (Hons) MRICS 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 and have steadily built our reputation.
We have two other divisions Housemartins Property Management, for residential block management and Housemartins Chartered Surveyors.
Our Services
Residential
Small Domestic extensions, Loft conversions, New build dwellings, Drawings for Building Regulations and planning applications.
Commercial
Office refurbishments, Feasibility studies.
General
Project Management, Contract administration, CDM Co-ordination, Party Wall legislation.
Residential
Small Domestic extensions, Loft conversions, New build dwellings, Drawings for Building Regulations and planning applications.
Commercial
Office refurbishments, Feasibility studies.
General
Project Management, Contract administration, CDM Co-ordination, Party Wall legislation.
Contact Us
Head office:
11 High Street
Seaford
East Sussex
BN25 1PE
Telephone: 01323 896418
Opening Times:
Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
Weekends – Closed
Out-of-hours emergency contact: 07872 335820
Meet The Team
Lee Potterton BSc (Hons) MRICS DEA Registered Valuer
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.
John Gray BSc (Surv) MRICS DHM
Senior Consulting Surveyor
John qualified as a Chartered Building Surveyor in 1984 and was Head of Department at a large Brighton firm before setting up Housemartins in 2004. He has extensive experience of seafront property, Listed Buildings, and Landlord & Tenant matters. John is a member of Pyramus & Thisbe Club for Party Wall surveyors and holds a Diploma in Housing Management.
Jacci Harris
Accounts administrator
Jill produces reports and provides general secretarial services. She has specialist experience of transcription encompassing property, medicine, finance and research.
Cheree Rounce
Administrator
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 portfolio.
Accounts administrator
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.
Abbie Watts
Property Administrator
Abbie is our newest member of the team, having worked in the property sector for 9 years and previously worked at a local estate agents where she has developed her administration skills and knowledge of the local area. Abbie assists with the day to day running of the property management portfolio and the surveying side of the business.
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
