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New roof snagging in Goodnestone, Kent
New roof snagging in Goodnestone, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
New roof snagging in Goodnestone: what you get
We report on what we see, with photos and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report does not price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We’re frequently asked to look into loose or badly finished ridge tiles and offcuts and broken tiles left behind, across flashings and valleys, new-build homes and new flat roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Goodnestone, 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. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Goodnestone (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- 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, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges, hips and verges
The top and edges of a roof are the most exposed. We check mortar, dry-fix systems and fixings where they can be seen.
Valleys
Debris left in a new valley can block it. We note anything left behind.
New roof snagging in Goodnestone: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Goodnestone, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. The wider area around Goodnestone has a long history of building, with Belmont House and Gardens about 5 miles south-west. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church such as St Bartholomew's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Goodnestone and the surrounding area. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: ME13. Whether your property is on Head Hill Road and Cherrywood or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Goodnestone: 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). Larger places within reach include 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
We work in homes and buildings around Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Mount Ephraim Gardens. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, about 1.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Goodnestone include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Do you need new roof snagging in Goodnestone?
Ventilation is sometimes missed or blocked during re-roofing. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Verge tiles or slates not secured
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
If you let a flat or house near Faversham station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
What we do, step by step
There is not much for you to do on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll get on with the inspection. A typical survey takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older rural homes like those around Goodnestone 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.
- You tell us what work was done and when.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before we arrive
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Goodnestone, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Offcuts left in a gutter can block it that soak walls. Spotting it now saves chasing damp later. In a small place like Goodnestone, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
For a price for your roof in Goodnestone, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- A written report with photographs
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
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FAQs for Goodnestone
Will you come out to Goodnestone?
We do. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Goodnestone, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Will you deal with my roofer if there is a problem?
No, our role is to record the roof’s condition. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder, and you may want legal advice for that.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings can’t be checked. We note what couldn’t be seen.
When should I book new roof snagging?
As soon as the work is finished, and before the final payment if you can. That leaves time to raise anything we find.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where applicable, a drone.
How long will you be on site?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea when booking.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Goodnestone
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.