Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in Goathurst Common, Kent
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat for Goathurst Common, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
What we are asked to look at in Goathurst Common
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
It’s worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Flashings that have lifted or split
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Ponding, blisters or splits on a flat roof
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary at South End of Village Green: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the survey won’t cover
About our pre-purchase roof survey in Goathurst Common
Tall, steep or hidden roofs are hard to judge from the street. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, and the report arrives the same day. Where a flight is not possible, because of airspace rules or the weather, we tell you and inspect from every other safe vantage point. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are gutters choked with leaves and moss and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone.
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. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Goathurst Common (TN14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A mortgage valuation is not a roof survey. Its job is to check the property’s value for the mortgage, and it will not look closely at the roof. Our survey is done for you, and the report is written for you to use. In a place like Goathurst Common, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What you get with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Goathurst Common questions
Is Goathurst Common within the area you cover?
Yes. Goathurst Common is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Is Goathurst Common in the area you cover?
Yes, Goathurst Common is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Goathurst Common as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit normally takes an hour or two at most homes, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do you go up on the roof?
Where it is safe, yes. We inspect from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the loft and from the roof itself where safe. The Premium Survey adds a drone inspection where it applies.
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Ask for any paperwork for recent roof work
- Mention any deadline when you contact us
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Check we will be able to get into the loft space
Your report arrives by email, with photos of what we found. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Take photos so you can show whoever looks at it.
Goathurst Common homes and their roofs
About 2.6 miles west lies Chartwell, a reminder of how long the area around Goathurst Common has been built on. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, 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. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. The covering on a house you are buying, or on a roof just finished, tells us where to look hardest.
Landlords with a home close to Sevenoaks station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Goathurst Common is about 3 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Goathurst Common gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. Across Kent, we cover Goathurst Common and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN14. 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).
Around Goathurst Common
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Stubbs Wood Country Park and The Cock Inn, among other places. The closest station to Goathurst Common is Sevenoaks station, about 2.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find 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.
For landlords and managing agents
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Also near Goathurst Common
What else we do in Goathurst Common
What we do, step by step
Where it is 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, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most houses, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Goathurst Common often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations to read before exchange.
Before the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Goathurst Common
To price your survey, we look at:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Building height and the viewpoints available
For a price for your roof in Goathurst Common, call 07833 053749 or email us and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
What we need to know
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- The kind of building and roof involved
To get a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Goathurst Common, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.