Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Hawkhurst, Kent
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Hawkhurst. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Soffits marked by water
About our gutter survey in Hawkhurst
Leaves, moss and silt are the usual reasons gutters block. Homes close to trees fill their gutters faster, and moss washing off a tiled or slate roof adds to it. Our survey shows which gutters are blocked or standing full, which outlets and hoppers are choked and whether any overflows are doing their job. Photos show each problem clearly. It is an easy job to put off, but they rarely get better. If you are worried about dripping or leaking gutter joints and rotten fascias or stained soffits, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Around Hawkhurst, gardens, hedges and nearby trees can mean leaves and moss end up on roofs and in gutters. Once gutters and outlets block, water spills over and soaks the walls. A report spots that kind of slow problem before it becomes damp inside. Plants growing from a gutter or moss on the tiles are signs worth noting from the ground.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that is said too.
- Place
- Hawkhurst (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Hawkhurst
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. About 5 miles south-east lies Great Dixter, a reminder of how long the area around Hawkhurst has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
If you let a flat or house near Etchingham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Trees in and around Collingwood Nature Reserve shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. If you live in an older home near Church of All Saints, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Wherever you are in Hawkhurst, we can carry out gutter surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Across Kent, we cover Hawkhurst and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of the TN18 postcode area for gutter surveys and the streets around it. Whether your property is on High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close or a nearby road, we can help. If you’re just outside Hawkhurst, we cover Beal's Green (1 mile north), Pipsden (1 mile east), The Moor (1 mile south-west), Gill's Green (1 mile north) and Little Conghurst (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (15 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (14 miles north-west), Paddock Wood (10 miles north-west), Tenterden (8 miles east) and Southborough (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hawkhurst
Around Hawkhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Collingwood Nature Reserve, The Queen's Hotel and Marlborough House School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Etchingham station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- The inside of buried drains
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Fascias and soffits
- Outlets and hoppers
- Parapet and box gutters
Can I check my roof myself?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That is where a survey comes in.
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What affects the price in Hawkhurst
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- House, block, shop or office
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Which survey package you book
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it is useful to mention:
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely. Most surveys take about one to two hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Being in a smaller place like Hawkhurst doesn’t change how the visit works: outside, inside and from any safe vantage point, in that order. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can safely be seen.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- We send a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Roof by roof
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
Joints that have pulled apart are a common fault on plastic gutters. We record each one we can see.
Fascias and soffits
Most gutters are fixed to the fascia, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. We note soft, stained or damaged boards we can see.
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Your questions about gutter surveys in Hawkhurst
Do you cover smaller places like Hawkhurst?
Yes, Hawkhurst is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Etchingham station?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How much time does the visit need?
A visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Do you need to get into the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Why act early in Hawkhurst
Damp walls are sometimes blamed on the wrong thing. If a leaking gutter or downpipe is the source, other work on the wall will not stop it. Checking the gutters first helps you spend in the right place. On a bungalow or cottage around Hawkhurst, the roof sits close to the rooms below, so water can show inside quickly once it gets past the covering. Finding the cause first saves a second job inside.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where it applies, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Why book us in Hawkhurst
- 20+ years’ experience
- PI and public liability insurance
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
Read our cost guide and our case studies.