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Pre-Purchase Roof Survey in Skeete
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Skeete. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Gutters that overflow or drip at the joints
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Skeete
A RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey covers the whole building, and the roof is only one part of it. We don’t offer a RICS home survey, and ours is not a substitute for one. What it adds is a closer look at the roof alone, with photos and written recommendations you can act on. The two sit side by side if you want the fullest picture. We are frequently asked to look into signs of past leaks inside the loft and roof slopes that look uneven or sagging, on clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and flat-roofed extensions and dormers.
Somewhere as small as Skeete, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings frequently sit beside a few newer homes. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Whether you are buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks, 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.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Skeete (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Skeete questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Skeete?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Skeete?
Often, yes. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Skeete is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Let us know your exchange date and we will help you choose.
At what stage of buying should I get the roof surveyed?
The sooner after your offer is accepted, the better. The report is most useful before exchange, while you can still ask questions and negotiate.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but the loft and any rooms with damp need someone to let us in.
How long does the survey visit take?
The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. We will give you an idea of timing when booking.
Signs you need a pre-purchase roof survey in Skeete
Blocked or leaking gutters do damage that is not obvious at first. Water spilling over a gutter soaks brickwork and can rot fascias and rafter ends. Valley and parapet gutters can overflow inside the house. We check them as part of the survey.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Westenhanger Castle lies about 2.7 miles south-west, so building around Skeete goes back a long way. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- What insurance they carry
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
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What affects the price in Skeete
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The roof’s overall size
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
For a price for your roof in Skeete, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- What’s prompted the survey
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Tips that help
Getting the most from a pre-purchase roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Do not leave it until just before exchange
- Ask the agent to check the loft hatch can be opened
- Look for fresh paint on upstairs ceilings at viewings
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
Once the home is yours, the report becomes a maintenance list. Deal with the urgent items first, and keep the photos to compare against later. The Premium Survey includes a 12-month follow-up.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Overflowing water is behind a lot of damp. Get a professional in rather than climbing up yourself.
Why act early in Skeete
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. An independent look tells you how the roof is now. Around Skeete, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- 20+ years’ experience
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe vantage point, take photos as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Rural addresses near Skeete can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- We agree a time and how we will get in, including the loft.
- We look at the roof from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Before the survey
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about parking before the day
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Buying a home or a new roof in Skeete
Skeete lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, so exposed details get a careful look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about.
If you own a rental within reach of Westenhanger station, the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. We provide pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Skeete. Our Kent coverage includes Skeete and the places around it. There is also a page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: CT18. 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).
Local landmarks in Skeete
The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, about 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). The countryside around Skeete includes Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.