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Landlord roof survey in Goodley Stock, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats around Goodley Stock, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goodley Stock
The lease normally decides who is responsible for the roof and who pays. We cannot advise on what your lease says, but our report gives everyone an independent record of condition. That can help when owners, freeholders and agents need to agree what happens next. The report sets out what we saw, with photos and recommendations. We survey blocks of flats, converted houses and gutters and downpipes, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding or splits on flat roofs and worn ridges, hips and verges.
In a village or hamlet like Goodley Stock, 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 frequently old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Goodley Stock (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Gutters and downpipes
Gutters are a common source of leaks on blocks. We check gutters, outlets and downpipes where they can be seen.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak in a block rarely stays in one place. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. For older village homes like those around Goodley Stock, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Surveys seven days a week
- An independent look at the roof
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
Read what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the let or shared roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Goodley Stock, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- Each roof is looked at from safe vantage points and inside where possible.
- Every defect is photographed and its urgency noted where relevant.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
How to prepare
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Arrange a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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What a landlord roof survey looks like in Goodley Stock
Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You’ll 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. With Chartwell about 1 mile east, Goodley Stock sits in an area with a long building history. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Holy Trinity Church: its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Goodley Stock is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We provide landlord roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Goodley Stock. Goodley Stock is one of the places in Kent we cover. There’s also a page for Crawley.
Landlord roof surveys in TN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Goodley Stock: Crockham Hill (1 mile south), The Chart (1 mile west), Moorhouse Bank (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (2 miles east) and Pains-Hill (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-east), Tonbridge (10 miles east), Swanley (12 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Goodley Stock
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Carpenters Arms. Goodley Stock’s nearest station is Hurst Green station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Tandridge Priory (1.5 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Goodley Stock?
Tenants and leaseholders rarely look at the roof. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof cannot be seen from the street.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Damaged pots and flaunching
- Blocked gutters over flats
Landlords with a home close to Hurst Green station may find that the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking anyone
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
What a landlord roof survey does not cover
In fairness, a roof survey has limits:
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Structural calculations or an engineer’s report
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Shared roofs
Goodley Stock: your questions answered
Will you come out to Goodley Stock?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
Is my home in Goodley Stock listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Will the survey cover the whole building?
No, it’s a roof survey. It isn’t a RICS Level 2 or 3 building survey and doesn’t replace a structural engineer’s report.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when you book.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. The lease usually decides who is responsible and we don’t give legal advice. Our report gives an independent record of the roof’s condition to help those discussions.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Goodley Stock?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
For landlords and managing agents
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. We survey on any day of the week, which can make access easier.