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Roof survey in Goodnestone, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Goodnestone, with photographs and a written report.
- Gutters that overflow in heavy rain
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Landlords, agents and block managers in Goodnestone
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
About our roof survey in Goodnestone
Many homes have several roofs, not just one. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are common in felt, EPDM rubber, GRP or asphalt. They’re included alongside the main roof, including signs of standing water, splits and tired upstands. A flat roof normally wears out sooner than a pitched one, so they deserve a proper look. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber can last 30 to 50. We survey natural slate, flat roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are water stains on rafters and ceiling joists and slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles.
Somewhere as small as Goodnestone, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, frequently with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Goodnestone (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Clay plain and peg tiles
Clay tiles are common on older South East homes, and some have Kent peg tiles held by pegs. When pegs or battens rot, tiles slip.
Do you need a roof survey in Goodnestone?
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack. Missing lead is not unusual either, as thieves target it.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you live in an older home near St Bartholomew's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Their report turnaround times
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
What we cannot see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Goodnestone
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Natural slate
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
What affects the cost of roof surveys
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Roof surveys around Goodnestone
Goodnestone is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Trees in and around Mount Ephraim Gardens shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Anyone responsible for a site like Graveney Primary School will know that its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale.
Goodnestone is about 2 miles east of Preston, in Kent. We visit Goodnestone as part of our work across Kent. Goodnestone is one of the places in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME13. Streets in the area include Head Hill Road and Cherrywood. 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). Further out, we also cover 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).
Near you in Goodnestone
In Goodnestone, that means homes and buildings near 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. Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Older roofs in small places like Goodnestone can have low, tight loft spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from the ground, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
Related advice
FAQs for Goodnestone
I let a flat near Faversham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Goodnestone listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, the part you own or can give access to. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared chimneys and party-wall upstands are checked from your side.
When will the report arrive?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Each report includes photographs.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Report times depend on the package.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging.