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Storm damage roof report in Four Oaks, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Four Oaks, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Damaged gutters and fascias
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Four Oaks
After a storm, it helps to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. Our report shows the damage in photos and says whether it looks like storm damage, wear and tear, or a mix. We are not loss adjusters and can’t tell you if your claim will succeed. What we give you is an independent record of the roof. If you are worried about gutters pulled loose in the wind and flat roof edges peeled back, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Four Oaks, older cottages and farmhouses frequently have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially 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 is worth finding the cause soon.
Nothing in the report is left vague: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Four Oaks (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Four Oaks: your questions answered
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Four Oaks?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Four Oaks, take more of a battering?
Often, yes. Four Oaks is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We can flag materials that might contain asbestos, but only a specialist asbestos surveyor can confirm it. It may be present in buildings built or refurbished before 2000.
Is Four Oaks in your area?
Yes. We cover Four Oaks and the rest of Kent, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
We can’t say whether a claim will be paid. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. What we provide is an independent record of the damage.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the survey around it.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. If it’s safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Why get it checked now?
A few slipped slates can soon lead to wet timbers. Getting it recorded and repaired sooner is usually better. In a place like Four Oaks, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
All our prices include VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Four Oaks
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Have overhanging branches looked at by a tree surgeon. They can damage the roof in high winds.
What we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
- A price for the repairs
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Four Oaks?
When you claim, your insurer may ask for evidence of the damage and its cause. A written report with photos gives you something clear to pass on. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Loose or torn flashings
For landlords with property near Faversham station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away.
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Which limits apply to the survey
Leaks and storm damage in Four Oaks
Four Oaks is within about 3 miles of the coast, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
Trees in and around Oare Meadow shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. For an older house near a landmark such as St Mary's Church, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Four Oaks is about 1 mile west of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Four Oaks and the rest of Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. Canterbury is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: ME13. We also cover the places around Four Oaks: Ospringe (1 mile south-east), Norton Ash (1 mile west), Oare (1 mile north-east), Deerton Street (1 mile north-west) and Davington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (5 miles west), Whitstable (8 miles east) and Herne Bay (13 miles east).
Local landmarks in Four Oaks
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Abbey School and Oare Meadow and the streets around them. The closest station to Four Oaks is Faversham station, about 1.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Newnham Castle (3.3 miles south-west).
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What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Four Oaks, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Before the survey
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
Advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Four Oaks
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- When you need the report by
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Four Oaks, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.