Kent · London and the South East
Oad Street Roof Survey
A roof condition survey for homes and buildings for Oad Street and the rest of Kent. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
- Loose chimney pots
What you can safely check yourself
A lot can be seen from ground level. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
About our roof survey in Oad Street
The report is written for you, in plain language. Every issue comes with photos and a written recommendation, and we rank them by urgency where that helps. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where applicable and a same-day report. Each report is emailed to you. We survey lead flashings, flat roofs and clay and concrete tiles, and people most frequently book us about debris building up in roof valleys and loose chimney pots.
Some older homes in villages like Oad Street are 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. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are frequently matched when work is done.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to.
- Where
- Oad Street (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Oad Street
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
What a roof survey looks like in Oad Street
Oad Street is within about 5 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. There are about 500,000 buildings on England’s list of listed buildings, and around 10,000 conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, so check with the council.
Take an older house close to Church of St Peter and St Paul: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. If you own a rental within reach of Newington station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Oad Street gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a proper look at what can safely be seen, photos and a clear written report. Oad Street is one of the places in Kent where we work for roof surveys. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Oad Street include Danaway (1 mile north-west), Chestnut Street (1 mile north), Silver Street (1 mile south-east), Bredgar (1 mile south-east) and South Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns like Maidstone (8 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-east), Gravesend (15 miles north-west), Whitstable (15 miles east) and Faversham (9 miles east).
What’s near Oad Street
In Oad Street, that means homes and buildings near Plough & Harrow pub and Westlands School. Oad Street’s nearest station is Newington station, about 1.9 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Oad Street include Detling Hill.
What affects the price in Oad Street
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The size of the roof
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you contact us
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Signs you need a roof survey in Oad Street
The coverings are rarely the first thing to fail. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot.
We are often asked to look at:
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
Anyone responsible for a site like Borden Church of England Primary School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- Their report turnaround times
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Are they insured for the work?
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How the survey changes by roof type
Concrete interlocking tiles
Mortar at ridges and verges frequently cracks on tiled roofs. Loose ridges and gaps in the mortar are recorded.
Natural slate
Inside the roof space, we check what’s under the slates. Older roofs may have bitumen felt underlay, and very old roofs none, and we note its condition.
How the survey works
You do not need to do much on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how many separate roofs there are. Older rural homes like those around Oad Street can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Common questions in Oad Street
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Newington station?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. Just call 07833 053749 or email us with the details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Is the coastal weather around Oad Street hard on roofs?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we can. We inspect what the owner gives us access to. Where a defect looks to be on the neighbour’s side, the report says so.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999, so older buildings may have it. Our report notes any materials that might, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
How long does the visit take?
The visit normally takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. We will give you an idea of timing as you book.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we will say so. We don’t provide structural calculations.