Kent · London and the South East
Flat roof survey in Goodnestone, Kent
A careful look at the flat roof at your property in Goodnestone, and put it all in a written report with photographs.
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Ponding water that does not drain away
Flat and commercial roofs around Goodnestone
The wider area around Goodnestone has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 0.4 miles south-west. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Alongside them, flat-roofed extensions, dormers, garages and commercial units are common almost everywhere.
Take a building like Goodnestone Church of England Primary School: large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly. Take an older house close to Church of the Holy Cross: any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. We provide flat roof surveys for householders, landlords and businesses in Goodnestone. Our area takes in places right across Kent. There’s also a page for Canterbury.
We work across the CT3 postcode area for flat roof surveys and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow. We also cover the places around Goodnestone: Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
Near you in Goodnestone
In Goodnestone, that means homes and buildings near The Fitzwalter Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Adisham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
Flat roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goodnestone
We inspect a flat roof from wherever it can be seen safely: on the roof where it is safe, from windows and higher ground, and from the rooms below where we can reach them. We do not walk on fragile rooflights or fragile roof sheeting. If part of the roof can’t be seen or reached safely, the report says so, so you know exactly what was covered. If you are worried about cracked or split membrane and standing water left after rain, we can find out what’s behind it.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Goodnestone take more wind and rain, which is hard on edges, upstands and joins in the covering. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, normally show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are usually the first part of a flat roof to go.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Goodnestone (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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Signs you need a flat roof survey in Goodnestone
Water that doesn’t drain sits on the roof and speeds up wear. It normally comes from poor falls, a blocked outlet or a deck that has dipped. Where trees are close by, leaves and silt can block an outlet within a single autumn.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Blisters and bubbles in the covering
- Dips that suggest the deck is deflecting
- Damaged trims at the roof edge
- Cracked or split membrane
If you own a rental within reach of Adisham station, flat roofs on let property tend to be checked only when they fail, which is the costly way round.
Questions to ask before booking
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What the survey won’t cover
Why act early in Goodnestone
A small split in a flat roof is usually a modest job when it is found early. Left alone, water can soak the insulation and the deck, and the job grows. A survey now shows which you are dealing with. Outbuildings and barns around Goodnestone are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Packages from £150, including VAT
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Goodnestone
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
What we do, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Goodnestone can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof, its covering if you know it, and any leaks.
- We view the roof from ground level, from windows and from the roof where it’s safe to do so.
- We check and photograph the covering, the falls, the upstands, the outlets, the trims and any rooflights.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the ceilings and spaces below for signs of water.
- You get a report with photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
Book a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Advice
What affects the price in Goodnestone
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Roof area
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Booking your survey
There’s no need for technical words. Just tell us:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- What’s prompted the survey
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
We survey roofs on weekdays and at weekends. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Goodnestone: your questions answered
Do you cover Goodnestone?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Goodnestone as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is Goodnestone within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is ponding on a flat roof a problem?
Standing water a day or two after rain usually needs attention. The cause may be the outlets, the falls or the deck. We check each of these and record what we find.
What does a roof survey cost?
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
How many surveys have you done?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Can you tell me how long my flat roof will last?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.