Kent · London and the South East
Roof survey in Hawkenbury, Kent
Roof surveys across Hawkenbury, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Loose chimney pots
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Torn or sagging underlay
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That is why we check them closely.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They last well, but their surface erodes slowly.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hawkenbury
A roof survey tells you what condition your roof is in, before small faults become big ones. Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, along with the loft where it’s safe to get in. The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations. Where it helps, we say which items are urgent and which can wait. We survey chimney stacks, natural slate and ridges, hips and valleys, and common reasons people get in touch are condensation or damp timbers in the loft and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
In a village or hamlet like Hawkenbury, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photographs show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Hawkenbury (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Find records of any re-roofing or repairs
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Take photos of any leaks as they happen
We email the report to you. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Each finding is set out in plain English, with recommendations.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow at the eaves.
Towns and villages near Hawkenbury
What else we do in Hawkenbury
Honest limits
It’s a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A structural engineer’s report
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
FAQs for Hawkenbury
Do you cover smaller places like Hawkenbury?
Yes, Hawkenbury is covered. We work right across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Is my home in Hawkenbury listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. 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 much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Where we see something that needs a structural engineer, the report says so. We don’t provide structural calculations.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
What we’re asked to look at in Hawkenbury
Slates and tiles often outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
We are often asked to look at:
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
Landlords with a home close to Staplehurst station may find that a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
Surveys for landlords and agents in Hawkenbury
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Hawkenbury. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What a roof survey looks like in Hawkenbury
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
Around Hawkenbury, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Hawkenbury is about 7 miles south of Maidstone, in Kent. We provide roof surveys for homes and businesses in Hawkenbury. Our Kent coverage includes Hawkenbury and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: TN12. Other places close to Hawkenbury include Farthing Green (1 mile north-east), Devil's Den (1 mile north), Staplehurst (1 mile south-west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles north-west) and Sinkhurst Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north), Ashford (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (13 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles west) and Kings Hill (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Hawkenbury
The nearest railway station is Staplehurst station, roughly 1.3 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (2.6 miles north).
What we do, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof, but as a rough guide the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Hawkenbury, access is normally the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- We check the roof from every safe viewpoint outside.
- Inside, we check the roof space where there’s safe access.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.