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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Goudhurst
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Goudhurst, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Blocked or leaking gutters
- Slipped or missing slates and tiles
- A ridge or slope that dips
Pre-purchase roof survey in Goudhurst
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. At that point you can still ask questions, while you’re not yet committed. Visits run on weekdays and at weekends, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We survey gutters and downpipes, chimney stacks and the roof space, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and gutters choked with leaves and moss.
Somewhere as small as Goudhurst, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. 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.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. You will know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Goudhurst (TN17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Pre-purchase roof surveys in Goudhurst: local notes
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. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you own a rental within reach of Marden station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it. If you live in an older home near St Mary's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Goudhurst is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We visit Goudhurst as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Goudhurst and the places around it. There is also a page for Maidstone.
All of TN17 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a pre-purchase roof survey at a property on High Street, Church Road and Back Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Goudhurst: 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Near you in Goudhurst
We work in homes and buildings around The Star And Eagle Hotel and The Gill. The nearest railway station is Marden station, roughly 4.5 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Finchcocks Musical Museum (1.6 miles south-west) and Ticehurst House Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
Do you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Goudhurst?
Viewings rarely include a proper look at the roof. You walk round the rooms, but the roof stays out of sight. Fresh decoration can also cover the marks an old leak left behind, so a closer look is worth having before you commit.
Problems we come across often include:
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
With Scotney Castle about 2.6 miles south-west, the area around Goudhurst has a long history. When you buy an older home, the roof’s age, past repairs and any listing all affect what you might spend later.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How long the report takes to arrive
Prices for pre-purchase roof surveys in Goudhurst
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
What we look for on each type of roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. We check for slipped, cracked and missing tiles, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Natural slate
Older slate roofs often have bitumen felt under them, and very old ones may have none. Where we can see it from the loft, we say what condition it’s in.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Ask the agent to make sure the loft hatch can be opened
- Tell us your exchange date when booking
- Watch for stains or fresh paint on ceilings below the roof
- Share the report with your solicitor
The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation to talk the findings through, while Premium includes a consultation in person. Whichever package you choose, you can ask us what a finding means.
Keep an eye on chimneys and flashings in your new home. Look for leaning pots, missing mortar and lifted lead. Binoculars from the ground are enough for a first look.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Goudhurst, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You book once your offer is accepted and tell us the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- We inspect the roof from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
How to prepare
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
How to book
Getting a price is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us, tell us about the property and we’ll recommend the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Questions from Goudhurst
Do you carry out roof surveys in Goudhurst?
Yes, Goudhurst is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Is my home in Goudhurst listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
When is the best time to have the roof checked when buying?
After your offer is accepted and before you exchange contracts. That gives you time to use the findings.
How long does the survey visit take?
Allow about one to two hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only where it’s safe. We also inspect from ground level, upper windows and the loft space, and a drone is part of the Premium Survey where applicable.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain it.
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What else we do in Goudhurst
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Whether timbers meet design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Natural slate
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Chimney stacks
- Clay and concrete tiles