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Pre-purchase roof survey in Goodnestone, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Goodnestone, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Goodnestone
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. Our survey isn’t a RICS survey, and it doesn’t replace one. It adds a focused look at the roof on its own, with photos of what we find and written recommendations. You can have both if you want the fullest picture. Typical surveys look at slates or tiles that have slipped or gone and signs of past leaks inside the loft, on gutters and downpipes, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Somewhere as small as Goodnestone, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. 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, 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.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Location
- Goodnestone (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Goodnestone
The wider area around Goodnestone has a long history of building, with Goodnestone Park about 0.4 miles south-west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of the Holy Cross, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Goodnestone is about 7 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in Goodnestone, we can come and survey your property. Goodnestone is one of the places in Kent where we work. Canterbury is in our area too.
All of CT3 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Saddlers Hill and Fitzwalters Meadow, and we cover them all. Other places close to Goodnestone include Chillenden (1 mile south-east), Twitham (1 mile north), Well Head (1 mile north), Ratling (1 mile south-west) and Staple (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (7 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south), Folkestone (12 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Goodnestone
In Goodnestone, that means homes and buildings near The Fitzwalter Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Goodnestone is Adisham station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.7 miles west).
Towns and villages near Goodnestone
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What this survey cannot tell you
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
What affects the price in Goodnestone
We confirm the price for your survey before booking. This is what makes a difference:
- Which survey package you book
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What kind of property and roof it is
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
Tips that help
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- For a flat, check who is responsible for the roof
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
You may want to pass the report to your solicitor or conveyancer so questions can go to the seller’s solicitor. It can prompt questions about past roof work and any paperwork for it.
Look in the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. Watch for stains, damp timbers and chinks of daylight. Photos help if you later need a roofer or another survey.
Your questions about pre-purchase roof surveys in Goodnestone
Do you cover Goodnestone?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Goodnestone is part of that. Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Goodnestone?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, and we’d agree another day.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
How long will you be at the property?
The visit typically takes between one and two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
How it works
It’s useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Cottages and farmhouses around Goodnestone frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- Once your offer is accepted, you tell us the address and when you hope to exchange.
- Access to the house and the loft space is agreed in advance.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- We then look from upstairs windows and inside the loft where it is safe.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations before you exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Booking a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Goodnestone
Gutter problems frequently look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. They’re part of what we look at.
People typically book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or gone
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
For landlords with property near Adisham station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see