Kent · London and the South East
Skeete New Roof Snagging
An experienced roof surveyor for new roof snagging in Skeete. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Broken coverings left on a new roof
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Skeete
The best time for snagging is before the final payment while the roofer can still come back easily. If that’s passed, it is worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That gives you time to raise any snags. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. If you’ve noticed untidy or loose verge details and underlay not dressed into the gutter, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Skeete may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
What you get is a clear record of the new roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Skeete (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Skeete
Is Skeete within the area you cover?
Yes, Skeete is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Skeete?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
For a house, expect about 1–2 hours on site with commercial roofs nearer 3–4 hours.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that is passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Will you deal with my roofer if there’s a problem?
No. Our job is to report on the roof as we find it. A disagreement about the work is between you and them and our report gives you an independent record.
How experienced are you?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Skeete
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
Different roofs, different checks
Ridges, hips and verges
Loose ridge or hip tiles are a common snag. We photograph any we find.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so a new slate roof should be laid well. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
The survey, step by step
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Cottages and farmhouses around Skeete often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are checked.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
Before the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Arrange a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window; never climb up to get a better view. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
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How we price new roof snagging
To price your survey, we look at:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Helping us price your survey
We’ll typically ask about:
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- The address and postcode of the property
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Raising snags before the final payment is normally simpler. Once the job is paid and the roofer has moved on it can be harder to get them back. A snagging report gives you something specific to raise. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Skeete, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
What you get with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
New roof snagging around Skeete
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Skeete, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. 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. Whether you’re buying or checking new roofing work, knowing the materials helps make sense of what the inspection finds.
Westenhanger Castle lies about 2.7 miles south-west, so building around Skeete goes back a long way. Older homes in the area can come with listed status or conservation area rules, which affect re-roofing, so check with the council before you buy. If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Skeete and nearby. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We survey roofs across the CT18 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. If you are 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Near you in Skeete
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 2.5 miles south-west. 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 is Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Practical tips
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Raise snags in writing with your roofer
- Arrange the inspection before settling the final bill
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Book a check well before it so there is time to raise anything.