Kent · London and the South East
Skeete Roof Survey
An experienced roof surveyor for roof surveys in Skeete. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and the South East.
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Gaps in the roof where coverings have gone
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Skeete
Good roofs last decades, but their parts wear at different rates. Natural slate can last 100 years or more, and clay and concrete tiles commonly 50 years or more, but the fixings and underlay beneath them frequently give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. Common reasons to book are loose ridge or hip tiles and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, across chimney stacks, ridges, hips and valleys and the roof space.
Older buildings in small places like Skeete may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible.
- Where
- Skeete (CT18)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Skeete
Do you cover smaller places like Skeete?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Skeete?
It can do. Within about 4 miles of the sea, as Skeete is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Will you check the loft?
If it’s needed and safe to reach, yes. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement, as far as the space allows.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
How long does a roof survey take?
Allow between one and two hours for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Local roofs in 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 corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you let a flat or house near Westenhanger station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let. If you look after a building such as Stowting Church of England Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Skeete is about 4 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Anywhere in Skeete, we can carry out roof surveys at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Skeete is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Roof surveys in CT18 are booked the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Skeete: 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).
Landmarks near Skeete
The closest station to Skeete is Westenhanger station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby 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.
Common roof problems in Skeete
Flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. Over time lead flashings split, lift or work loose, and mortar fillets crack away from the wall. Lead is also a target for theft.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Valley linings that have cracked or split
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
Westenhanger Castle lies about 2.7 miles south-west, so building around Skeete goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their insurance cover
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
Roof by roof
Clay plain and peg tiles
Tile-hanging on walls and dormer cheeks is checked as part of the roof where it’s relevant. Gaps in tile-hanging let water reach the wall behind.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. We also look at the edges, upstands and outlets.
How it works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take an hour or two at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. In a small place like Skeete, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the property and any concerns.
- A visit is booked for a weekday or a weekend.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- We email a written report with photographs and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
Arrange a survey
To get a price for roof surveys in Skeete, call 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Related advice
Prices for roof surveys in Skeete
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- Height and safe access
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Roof area
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, putting the urgent items at the top.
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Why act early in Skeete
A small roof defect typically gets bigger. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and damp timber slowly weakens. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. In a place like Skeete, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
For a price for your roof in Skeete, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys on any day of the week
- An independent view of the roof
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.