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Storm damage roof report in Broad Oak, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Broad Oak and across Kent.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Roof by roof
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. We record which are damaged and where.
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Broad Oak
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey slate and tile slopes, flat roofs and flashings, and common reasons people get in touch are loose or torn flashings and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
For a small place like Broad Oak, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned beforehand. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Broad Oak (CT2)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we’re asked to look at in Broad Oak
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. Your insurer still makes the decision.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Damaged ridges and hips
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Sturry Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
Why act early in Broad Oak
Before temporary repairs, photograph the damage from the ground if it’s safe. That keeps a record of how it looked. For older village homes like those around Broad Oak, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
Why us?
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Towns and villages near Broad Oak
Also in Broad Oak
Tips that help
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Photograph the damage safely from below
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
If you’re unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. If that does not resolve it, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
For landlords and managing agents
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
What we do, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Broad Oak frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Let us know about parking before the day
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? The easiest way is to call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
Broad Oak: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Broad Oak?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Broad Oak is within about 5 miles of the coast.
Will you come out to Broad Oak?
Yes, Broad Oak is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Tell us about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Broad Oak?
It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run seven days a week.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’ll then get the report by email.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Storm damage roof reports around Broad Oak
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Broad Oak, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Living close to Chequer's Wood and Old Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn. If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St Nicholas' Church, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself.
Broad Oak is about 2 miles north-east of Canterbury, in Kent. If you are in Broad Oak, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Broad Oak.
Storm damage roof reports in CT2 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on Porty Road, Madeleine Road and Dragon Way or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Broad Oak: Sturry (1 mile east), Calcott (1 mile north), Westbere (2 miles east), Hicks Forstal (2 miles north-east) and Hersden (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Ramsgate (13 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles north-west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Broad Oak
Typical jobs here are in homes near Chequer's Wood and Old Park, Spires Academy and Royal Oak Public House. The closest station to Broad Oak is Sturry station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (2.2 miles south) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Broad Oak includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.