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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Hawkhurst
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Hawkhurst, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hawkhurst
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, and the roof space where it’s safe to get in. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey lead flashings and valleys, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof and lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney.
In a smaller place like Hawkhurst, some houses face open ground, so their roofs may take more wind and driving rain. Ridges, verges and flashings are where that weather normally shows first. Whether you’re buying or signing off new work, those edges deserve a careful look. Wind lifts anything already loose, so a small fault on an exposed roof does not stay small for long.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, with a note and a photo for each point. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Where
- Hawkhurst (TN18)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from Hawkhurst
Is Hawkhurst within the area you cover?
Yes, Hawkhurst is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Is Hawkhurst in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Hawkhurst as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Hawkhurst?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know the address and what you need to know. We will confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Different roofs, different checks
Natural slate
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, yet the nails that fix it often give out first. When slates start to slip, corroded nails are often the reason, and we note how widespread it looks.
Gutters and parapets
Hidden gutters behind parapets send water indoors when they block. We check their linings and outlets from wherever is safe.
What a pre-purchase roof survey doesn’t cover
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- A valuation or a promise of a lower price
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
Nearby places to Hawkhurst
Other services in Hawkhurst
Buying a home or a new roof in Hawkhurst
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses like Great Dixter, about 5 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Hawkhurst goes. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
The streets around a church like Church of All Saints are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. If you own a rental within reach of Etchingham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We survey roofs in Hawkhurst and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Hawkhurst. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
All of TN18 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether your property is on High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for pre-purchase 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). Larger places within reach include 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
In Hawkhurst, that means homes and buildings near Collingwood Nature Reserve, The Queen's Hotel and Marlborough House School, among other places. Hawkhurst’s nearest station is Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Hawkhurst
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Ask for loft access on the day
- Request records of any re-roofing
- Tell us your exchange date when you book
- Share the report with your solicitor
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Every so often, check the loft with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. Damp patches, daylight through the roof or water stains on timbers are worth noting. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. A visit to Hawkhurst is planned like any other: the time, the access and where to park are agreed beforehand. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. Tell us about any garages, outbuildings or extensions you want included.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations before you exchange.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.