Kent · London and the South East
Goudhurst Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys around Goudhurst, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
Landlord roof survey in Goudhurst: what you get
Roofs on let houses and blocks of flats are easy to forget until something leaks. Surveying the roof first helps you spot defects early, and plan work rather than react to it. You get a written report with photographs to keep on file for the building. Many landlords and agents repeat it every few years to keep maintenance plans current. We survey converted houses, blocks of flats and rented houses, and people most often book us about blocked gutters over flats and ponding or splits on flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Goudhurst are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Goudhurst (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
The survey, step by step
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. In a hamlet or village like Goudhurst, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Goudhurst
Landlords need to plan spending on a building. Planning is difficult without knowing the roof’s condition and how soon.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Homes near green spaces like The Gill can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Before booking anyone
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long the report takes to arrive
Prices for landlord roof surveys in Goudhurst
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where it applies) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to let us know when you get in touch
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Goudhurst
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Goudhurst. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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 with less disruption.
Nearby places to Goudhurst
Also in Goudhurst
Local roofs in Goudhurst
About 2.6 miles south-west lies Scotney Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Goudhurst has been built on. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. If you’re in Goudhurst, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Goudhurst. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in TN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on High Street, Church Road and Back Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Goudhurst, we cover Smallbridge (1 mile north-west), Brandfold (1 mile north), Broad Ford (1 mile north-west), Capel Cross (2 miles north) and Glassenbury (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (10 miles north-west), Kings Hill (11 miles north), Foley Park (12 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Goudhurst
Around Goudhurst, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Star And Eagle Hotel and The Gill and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Marden station, about 4.5 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Goudhurst include Bewl Water.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Early surveys help avoid damage spreading between flats. Older and listed buildings around Goudhurst may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 98% of clients satisfied
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Goudhurst: your questions answered
Will you come out to Goudhurst?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
I let a flat near Marden station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
How long will you be at the property?
It typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes. We inspect the parts we are given access to, as far as they can safely be seen. The report records what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
What if it rains on the day?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so if conditions are not right we’ll arrange another day with you.