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Roof leak investigation in Skeete, Kent
Roof leak investigations in Skeete, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Damp on a chimney breast
Common questions in Skeete
Is the coastal weather around Skeete hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Skeete is within about 4 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Skeete?
Yes, Skeete is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.
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.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Will you check the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Roof leak investigation in Skeete
Some ‘leaks’ aren’t leaks at all. In a badly ventilated roof space, condensation can form under the roof and drip, and the stains look much like a leak. Knowing which it is means the right fix can be done, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. We are often asked to look into water through the ceiling under a flat roof and leaks that appear only in driving rain, on rooflights and dormers, lead flashings and flat roof details.
Somewhere as small as Skeete, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Skeete (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Skeete, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know where the water appears, when, and what the weather was doing.
- Inside, we check the stain and the ceiling around it.
- In the loft, we follow any signs of water back towards the roof.
- Outside, we check flashings, valleys, chimneys, gutters and flat roof details from every safe vantage point.
- We email a written report showing where the water most likely gets in.
Getting ready for the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Getting a price
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Related advice
Useful tips for Skeete property owners
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Do not climb onto the roof to look
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Tell us about any past repairs to the roof
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation. It is a chance to ask about anything in the report.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly in autumn. Many leaks start with a blocked outlet. Use a professional rather than climbing up yourself.
Skeete roofs and the weather
Skeete is within about 4 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Historic houses like 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 a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Skeete is one of many places we visit across Kent, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Skeete is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
We survey roofs across the CT18 postcode area for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover for roof leak investigations 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). Further out, 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).
Around Skeete
The closest station to Skeete 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). Green spaces nearby include Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
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Why get it checked now?
Guesswork repairs are a common reason leaks keep coming back. Because water travels, the real entry point may be somewhere else. An investigation finds the likely cause first. 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.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 20+ years’ experience
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Skeete and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Bigger roofs take more time.
Different roofs, different checks
Parapet and box gutters
Hidden gutters run behind parapets or between roofs. When their outlets block, water rises over the lining and runs indoors.
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Split lead, cracked linings or slipped tiles let water in.
Signs you need a roof leak investigation in Skeete
Every flat roof covering has a working life. A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, and as it ages it splits, blisters and opens at the laps. Leaks often start at the edges, upstands and outlets.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
- Water that shows only in certain storms
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
Landlords with a home close to Westenhanger station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- When you will get the report