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New roof snagging in Goathurst Common, Kent
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags across Goathurst Common, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Call or email for a price.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
About our new roof snagging in Goathurst Common
Our snagging inspections cover Goathurst Common and the rest of London and the South East. A visit normally takes roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. If you’re worried about flashings not properly dressed or fixed and untidy or loose verge details, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Goathurst Common, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Goathurst Common (TN14)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What new roof snagging looks like in Goathurst Common
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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds. Historic houses such as Chartwell, about 2.6 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Goathurst Common goes. 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.
If you own a rental within reach of Sevenoaks station, it’s worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in Goathurst Common, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property. Goathurst Common is one of the places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Crawley.
We cover every part of the TN14 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Goathurst Common: Ide Hill (1 mile south-west), Toy's Hill (2 miles west), Brasted Chart (2 miles north-west), Sundridge (2 miles north) and Kippington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east), Northfleet (15 miles north-east) and Swanley (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Goathurst Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stubbs Wood Country Park and The Cock Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sevenoaks station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (3.5 miles north-east) and Chiddingstone Castle (4.4 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Goathurst Common
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are frequently where things go wrong, especially when the weather is against them.
Common reasons to book include:
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs frequently have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Questions to ask before booking
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- When you’ll get the report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Roof by roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Valleys
We check valley linings for splits and poor laps as far as safe access allows.
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FAQs for Goathurst Common
Will you come out to Goathurst Common?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Goathurst Common?
Yes, Goathurst Common is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in Goathurst Common?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, the inspection works the same as for a re-roof. The report lists snags with photographs to raise with the builder.
What if it rains on the day?
Light rain doesn’t typically stop a survey, and it can even help show where water is getting in. Strong 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.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
How the survey works
The aim of the visit is simple: to see as much of the new roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Notes and photographs go into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Goathurst Common can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it is safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- You get a photo report listing the snags we found.
Preparing for the visit
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we are coming
Getting a price
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Advice
Useful tips for Goathurst Common property owners
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Diary the defects period end date
- File all paperwork for the new roof
- Look for marks or cracks left by the work
- Watch for gutters overflowing in rain
Your roofer can use the report to put the snags right. If there’s a dispute, it is between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Keep paperwork for the new roof together. The report belongs with them.
Why act early in Goathurst Common
A clear list of snags makes the conversation with your roofer easier. It keeps things factual. Around Goathurst Common, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- PI and public liability insurance
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Checking the roof from ground level
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.