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Roof leak investigation in Oare, Kent
Roof leak investigations around Oare, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Condensation that looks like a leak
- Stains around a skylight
What affects the price in Oare
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. That comes down to:
- House, block, shop or office
- Which survey package you book
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- The roof’s overall size
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 including VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What to tell us when you get in touch
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- When you need the report by
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
About our roof leak investigation in Oare
Some ‘leaks’ are not leaks at all. Condensation in a cold, poorly ventilated loft can drip from nails and timbers, leaving marks that look just like rainwater. Telling the two apart matters, since the cure for one won’t solve the other. The pattern of the damp, the ventilation and the timing all help us decide. Typical surveys look at leaks below a flat extension roof and water that shows only in certain storms, across lead flashings, valleys and parapet gutters and the roof space.
Roofs in small places like Oare often stand in the open, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
If any part of the leaking roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t.
- Place
- Oare (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Leave it or get it looked at?
A leak near lights or wiring needs attention quickly. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Finding where the water is getting in should follow straight away. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Oare, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.
Roof leak investigations in Oare: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Oare, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Belmont House and Gardens, about 4.3 miles south, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Oare. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Davington Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside. If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Oare, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations in Oare for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Roof leak investigations in ME13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We cover properties on The Street, Church Road and Russell Place and the roads around them. Close by, we survey roofs in Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north-west).
Near you in Oare
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oare Meadow, Three Mariners Inn and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
Common roof problems in Oare
A gutter that overflows can soak a wall and mark the ceiling inside. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, since a blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
- Stains around a skylight
- Wet patches high on an inside wall
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is VAT included in the price?
- Their track record with similar roofs
- What exactly goes into their report
- Their insurance cover
How the survey works
Before we start, tell us why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. Most visits take between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Somewhere like Oare needs a little journey planning: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
What else we do in Oare
Your questions about roof leak investigations in Oare
Is my home in Oare listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Will you come out to Oare?
Yes. Oare is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Can a leak be traced on a dry day?
In most cases, yes. Moisture detection shows where materials are damp even on a dry day. If a leak only appears in driving rain from one direction, we will tell you what we found and what’s most likely.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report. We’ll recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
Are you insured?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Oare
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Write down the wind direction and rain when it leaks
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. They’ll see exactly where the problem is, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Prompt repairs stop gaps turning into leaks.