Hawkhurst village with traditional white weatherboard cottages, Kent
Serving Hawkhurst & the Kent-Sussex Border

Weatherboard Specialists in Hawkhurst

Caring for Hawkhurst's iconic white weatherboard cottages — where smuggling history meets timeless Kentish architecture.

Preserving Hawkhurst's White Weatherboard Heritage

Hawkhurst is famous throughout the High Weald for its striking white weatherboarded buildings. From the historic Moor to the charming cottages around Highgate, this village exemplifies the best of Kentish architectural tradition.

Sitting on the Kent-Sussex border, Hawkhurst's weatherboard properties face the full force of weather sweeping across the Weald. Our expertise ensures your boards are protected with breathable coatings that allow the timber to "breathe" whilst providing lasting protection.

  • Specialists in white weatherboard finishes
  • High Weald property experience
  • Breathable paint systems for period properties
  • Repair over replacement philosophy
  • Free surveys and honest advice
Scaffolding erected on a Grade II listed property on The Moor, Hawkhurst for weatherboard restoration

Our Services in Hawkhurst

From minor repairs to complete restoration, we handle all weatherboard work with the care your Wealden property deserves.

Weatherboard Repairs

Expert repair of damaged boards, preserving the character of Hawkhurst's distinctive white-boarded properties.

Traditional Painting

Classic white and heritage colour finishes using breathable paint systems suited to older properties.

Heritage Expertise

Understanding of local building traditions and conservation requirements for listed properties.

Repair Rather Than Replace

Where possible, we always recommend repairing original weatherboards rather than wholesale replacement. Original timber, often cut from local Wealden oak centuries ago, has a character and durability that modern materials struggle to match.

Learn About Our Repair Services

Also Serving Villages Near Hawkhurst

SandhurstFlimwellGill's GreenFour ThrowsTicehurstEtchinghamHurst GreenBodiam

Just 6 miles from our Tenterden base, Hawkhurst and surrounding villages are at the heart of our service area.

Recent Work in Hawkhurst

A selection of weatherboard restoration projects we have recently completed in and around Hawkhurst.

Grade II ListedRotten board replacementFascia replacementSash window repairRepainting

Grade II Listed Property, The Moor, Hawkhurst

The Moor, Hawkhurst, Kent

A comprehensive restoration of a Grade II listed period property on The Moor in Hawkhurst — replacing rotten boards and a flat-roof fascia, repairing the sash windows and repainting throughout.

Finish: Bedec Barn Paint (Satin) · White

Read the full case study
Oak window restorationOsmo clear varnishPreparation & masking

Oak Window Frame Restoration, Hawkhurst

Hawkhurst, Kent

Rubbing down and re-finishing the oak window frames at a magnificent Hawkhurst property with Osmo high-performance clear varnish — a job all about careful preparation and attention to detail.

Finish: Osmo High-Performance Clear Varnish

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Board replacementFull preparationDark-finish repainting

Barn Conversion, The Moor, Hawkhurst

The Moor, Hawkhurst, Kent

A striking barn conversion on The Moor in Hawkhurst — extensive board replacement and a full repaint in a rich, dark finish that transforms the whole property.

Read the full case study

Ready to Transform Your Weatherboards?

Get in touch today for a free, no-obligation quote. We cover Tenterden and a 20-mile radius.