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Landlord roof survey in Goodnestone, Kent
Need a landlord roof survey in Goodnestone? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Local roofs in Goodnestone
Goodnestone lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Belmont House and Gardens, about 5 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Goodnestone. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Homes near green spaces such as Mount Ephraim Gardens can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. For an older house near a landmark such as St Bartholomew's Church, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. We carry out landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Goodnestone. We cover towns and villages across Kent. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
We cover every part of the ME13 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Head Hill Road and Cherrywood and the roads around them. We also cover Culmers (1 mile north-east), Graveney (1 mile north-east), Broom Street (1 mile north), Staplestreet (1 mile south-east) and Slutshole (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Herne Bay (9 miles north-east) and Minster (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Goodnestone
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Mount Ephraim Gardens and the streets around them. The closest station to Goodnestone is Faversham station, roughly 1.9 miles west. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How a landlord roof survey works in Goodnestone
Our landlord and block roof surveys cover Goodnestone and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes about one to two hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Everything is inspected as far as it can be seen safely including by drone where applicable. You then get a written report with photographs. If you’ve noticed failed flashings at walls and chimneys and blocked gutters over flats, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Some older homes in villages like Goodnestone are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
If any part of the let or shared roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Location
- Goodnestone (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Goodnestone
Agents and freeholders have budgets to set. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Failed flashings at walls and chimneys
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Graveney Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How the survey works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Goodnestone needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you in advance.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the roof space and the roof itself where safe.
- Every defect we find is photographed and given a priority where relevant.
- You get a written condition report to help plan maintenance.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Leave side gates unlocked
How to book
Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.
Advice
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Goodnestone
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
FAQs for Goodnestone
How do I find out if my home in Goodnestone is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Can a landlord with a rental near Faversham station book a roof survey?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
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.
Do you look in the roof space?
If there is a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed as you book.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Goodnestone?
Just call 07833 053749 or send us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We look at everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
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Leave it or get it looked at?
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Goodnestone, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- A report with photos
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
For landlords and managing agents
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed in advance. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.