Kent · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Oad Street
Wondering about the roof at a property in Oad Street? We carry out storm damage roof reports in Oad Street and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
Storm damage roof report in Oad Street
The Financial Ombudsman asks three questions when it looks at storm complaints: were there storm conditions on or around the date, is the damage consistent with a storm, and was the storm the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. We’re frequently asked to look into ridge tiles that have come loose and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on ridges and hips, flat roofs and flashings.
For a small place like Oad Street, the inspection is the same as anywhere: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. You’ll know exactly what was inspected and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Oad Street (ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Leaks and storm damage in Oad Street
The coast is about 5 miles or less from Oad Street, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, 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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you own a rental within reach of Newington station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Borden Church of England Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Oad Street is about 3 miles south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Wherever you are in Oad Street, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Across Kent, we cover Oad Street and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Surveys in ME9 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports 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). Further out, we also cover 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
Typical jobs here are in homes near Plough & Harrow pub and Westlands School. The nearest railway station is Newington station, about 1.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Court Hall Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Bayford Court (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Oad Street
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A clear, independent record helps you explain the damage to your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. For an older or listed building in a place like Oad Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Why book us in Oad Street
- 98% customer satisfaction
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Also near Oad Street
What else we do in Oad Street
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. In a small place like Oad Street, 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. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Getting a price
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Oad Street, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Related advice
When to book a survey in Oad Street
A storm frequently finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. Our report notes both the storm damage and any older wear.
We’re often asked to look at:
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near Church of St Peter and St Paul, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Before you book anyone
- When you will get the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their track record with similar roofs
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- How your policy defines a storm
- A decision on your insurance claim
- The work of a loss adjuster appointed by your insurer
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. We record both the storm damage and the older wear.
Ridge and hip tiles
The ridge and hips are among the most exposed parts of a roof. The survey notes loose, cracked or missing ridge and hip tiles.
Questions from Oad Street
Will you come out to Oad Street?
Yes, we do. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Oad Street, take more of a battering?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We’re not loss adjusters, and we don’t negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage for you to send to your insurer.