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Landlord Roof Survey in Skeete
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Skeete. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Choked outlets and gutters
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Landlord roof survey in Skeete
Our landlord roof survey gives you a clear picture of a roof’s condition in a report you can plan around. We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as residents’ and RTM management companies. The report covers defects, photographs and recommendations set out by urgency where relevant. The survey covers the roof, not the whole building. We survey blocks of flats, flat roofs on blocks and gutters and downpipes, and people most often book us about choked outlets and gutters and damp or stains in top-floor flats.
Some older homes in villages like Skeete are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Where
- Skeete (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord roof surveys around Skeete
Skeete lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, while driving rain finds any gap. Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 2.7 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Skeete goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you let a flat or house near Westenhanger station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We survey roofs in Skeete as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Here we cover the CT18 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Other places close to Skeete include Woodland (1 mile north-east), Hemsted (1 mile north), Lyminge (1 mile east), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Postling (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
What’s near Skeete
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (5.6 miles south-east) and Saltwood Castle (3.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
What a landlord roof survey doesn’t cover
Before booking, it is worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Parts of the roof we cannot safely see or access
- Asbestos testing of roof sheets or soffits
- Legal advice on leases or service charges
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Skeete
- Shared roofs
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Rented houses
- Converted houses
- Blocks of flats
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens if roof problems are left?
An independent report helps when owners need to agree on roof work. Without one, each party may have a different view of what’s wrong. In a small place like Skeete, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
What happens on the day
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen, from the ground, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where it applies. Most surveys take an hour or two for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a small place like Skeete, access is typically the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We agree the roofs to be surveyed and what you need the report for.
- Access to flats and the roof space is arranged by you or your agent.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can be seen safely.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- You get a written report to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Booking a survey
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What else we do in Skeete
Roof by roof
Shared chimney stacks
Chimney stacks are frequently shared between houses or flats. Pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings are looked at from safe vantage points.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. Any problems are photographed.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Every roof is different, so prices are confirmed before booking. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Which survey package you book
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The shape of the roof and its details
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys 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 like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
I let a flat near Westenhanger station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, letting agents and landlords book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so we need permission from the building owner or managing agent. We inspect only the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. The report follows by email.
Can we use the survey to plan a roof budget?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.