Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Hawkhurst
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats across Hawkhurst, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
What we look for on each type of roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimneys often let water in at the flashings. We note what we can see.
Party-wall upstands and parapets
We inspect the parts of a shared roof we can access and note what couldn’t be seen.
Landlord roof survey in Hawkhurst
A landlord roof survey shows you the state of a roof, written up so you can plan. Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders all use it, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. You get a written report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. Common reasons to book are choked outlets and gutters and parapets and upstands in poor repair, across shared roofs, converted houses and blocks of flats.
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, and moss holds water against tiles. 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 ground level.
After the visit, you get a report with photos, sent by email. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Hawkhurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Hawkhurst
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Without a recent survey, it is hard to know what the roof needs and how soon.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Leaks into upper flats
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Homes near green spaces like Collingwood Nature Reserve can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
How we price landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, including VAT. The price for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What we need to know
What helps most when you contact us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- When you need the report by
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What’s prompted the survey
We survey roofs on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
FAQs for Hawkhurst
Is my home in Hawkhurst listed or in a conservation area?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Hawkhurst within the area you cover?
Yes. Hawkhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Does this replace a RICS building survey?
No, it is a roof survey. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey, and it is not a structural engineer’s report.
How long will you be on site?
For a single house, expect about 1–2 hours on site and larger buildings take longer.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, call 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Hawkhurst homes and their roofs
With Great Dixter about 5 miles south-east, Hawkhurst sits in an area with a long building history. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
If you own a rental within reach of Etchingham station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant. The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Hawkhurst can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Hawkhurst and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
Landlord roof surveys in TN18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We cover properties on High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include 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). Further out, we also cover 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).
Around Hawkhurst
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Collingwood Nature Reserve, The Queen's Hotel and Marlborough House School. Hawkhurst’s nearest station is Etchingham station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
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What happens on the day
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and anything we cannot see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. A visit to a smaller place like Hawkhurst 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.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photographs.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Arrange a survey
To get a price for landlord roof surveys in Hawkhurst, phone 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hawkhurst
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
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, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.