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Hawkhurst Roof Survey
Roof surveys in Hawkhurst and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
How we price roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to tell us when you contact us
These details help when you contact us:
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we will point you to the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
How a roof survey works in Hawkhurst
Our roof surveys cover Hawkhurst and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We’re insured for professional indemnity and public liability. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photos and recommendations. Whether it’s a house, a flat or a commercial building, the process is the same. To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We survey chimney stacks, clay and concrete tiles and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are loose ridge or hip tiles and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings.
Around Hawkhurst, older cottages sit alongside bungalows and newer houses. Coverings range from slate and clay tiles on older homes to concrete tiles on many later ones. Chimneys, valleys and gutters on older homes often need the most attention, and the fixings under the coverings matter too. The fixings under an older roof often fail before good slates or tiles do.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Hawkhurst (TN18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- File the report with your home documents
- Let us know about past leaks
- Don’t climb onto the roof yourself
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
We email the report to you. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Findings are explained in plain words, with recommendations.
Keep the loft space ventilated. A stuffy loft collects condensation, and it can wet timbers and insulation. Make sure insulation doesn’t block the airflow at the eaves.
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Also in Hawkhurst
Hawkhurst: your questions answered
I let a flat near Etchingham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Is my home in Hawkhurst listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Do you cover Hawkhurst?
Yes. We survey roofs in Hawkhurst and the rest of Kent. To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How much does a roof survey cost in Hawkhurst?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final figure depends on the roof and the package you choose, confirmed before anything is booked.
Is your survey a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey looks at the condition of the roof, and the Standard and Premium packages include a structural check. It does not include structural calculations, which need an engineer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
When you need someone else
It is useful to know what a survey will not do before booking:
- Walls, floors and services below the roof
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
Do you need a roof survey in Hawkhurst?
A chimney stack takes more weather than almost any other part of a roof. Mortar crumbles, the flaunching around the pots cracks and stacks can lean. Water that gets into a stack can show up as damp in the rooms below.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Loose chimney pots
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Historic houses such as Great Dixter, about 5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Hawkhurst goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof
- Their insurance cover
- What exactly goes into their report
- Is VAT included in the price?
How the survey works
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Being in a smaller place like Hawkhurst does not change how the visit works: we look from ground level, from windows, from the loft and from the roof where it is safe. Point out any stains, cracks or loose pieces you’ve spotted.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. 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.
What a roof survey looks like in Hawkhurst
If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. 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.
If you let a flat or house near Etchingham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. Anyone responsible for a site like Hawkhurst Church of England Primary School will know that long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle.
Hawkhurst is about 12 miles south-east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Hawkhurst, the roof can be surveyed. Hawkhurst is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN18 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets like High Street, Barretts Road and Norris Close. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in 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. The nearest railway station is Etchingham station, about 4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ticehurst House Hospital (4.9 miles west).