Kent · London and the South East
Electronic leak detection in Skeete, Kent
We take a careful look at the flat roof membrane at your property in Skeete, with photos and a written report.
- Punctures from foot traffic or tools
- Leaks showing away from the breach
- A flat roof leak that can’t be traced
What a survey costs
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you get in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- What’s prompted the survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
About our electronic leak detection in Skeete
Water can travel under a flat roof membrane before it shows inside. That makes leaks hard to trace by eye. Electronic leak detection tests the membrane itself, to find where it has been breached. It’s testing only and leave the repair to your roofer. On suitable roofs, it replaces guesswork with a located breach. We then send you the results in a written report. Typical surveys look at leaks at pipes, outlets or fixings and leaks under green or ballasted roofs, on single-ply roofs, roof terraces and balconies and commercial flat roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Skeete are listed or in a conservation area, and that can affect how an extension roof or dormer is re-covered. If you’re planning work, check with the council first. Finding out what state the roof is in gives you the facts to plan with. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
The report records the flat roof membrane as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later.
- Where
- Skeete (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- Quoted for your roof
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
More services for Skeete
Flat roofs in Skeete
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Skeete, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. The wider area around Skeete has a long history of building, with Westenhanger Castle about 2.7 miles south-west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
For landlords with property near Westenhanger station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you look after a building such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Skeete gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Skeete is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for electronic leak detection: CT18. If you’re just outside Skeete, we cover Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (10 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Faversham (15 miles north-west) and Hythe (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Skeete
For rail, the closest station is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check new waterproofing before handover
- Use boards when working on the roof
- Keep outlets clear of debris
- Don’t leave water getting in
Questions about the results are welcome. We can talk you through the findings.
Keep people off the flat roof unless they need to be there. Feet and dropped tools are a common cause of holes.
Different roofs, different checks
Liquid-applied waterproofing
What lies under a liquid coating decides if ELD will work.
Green and ballasted roofs
Roofs with planting or ballast hide the membrane. Testing may still be possible but it depends on the layers.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes more time on a big roof than a small one, and the build-up of the roof makes a difference too. For a village or hamlet like Skeete, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We agree the area to be tested.
- The surface is prepared for the chosen method.
- Testing runs across the agreed area.
- Each breach found is located and recorded.
- The report is sent for your roofer to act on.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Leave a clear route to the loft
How to book
For a price for electronic leak detection in Skeete, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us give you an accurate price.
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Why it’s worth a survey now in Skeete
Leaks left running can wet the insulation and deck. Finding the breach sooner limits that. In a small place like Skeete, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Every price we give includes VAT. Electronic leak detection is quoted for your roof, because the method depends on the roof. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Skeete
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Checking the roof from the ground
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Common questions in Skeete
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Skeete, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you cover smaller places like Skeete?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photographs throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do I need to be at home?
Not necessarily. If we only need the outside, we can agree that ahead of time, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. The report includes photos of what we found, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.