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Storm damage roof report in Oare, Kent
A careful look at the roof at your property in Oare, with photographs and a written report.
- Damaged ridges and hips
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Storm damage roof report in Oare: what you get
What counts as a storm depends on your policy, though many use gusts of about 55 mph. Your policy document sets out its own definition. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey chimney stacks, flat roofs and ridges and hips, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are loose or torn flashings and new damp or leaks inside.
For a small place like Oare, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Oare (ME13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
If a roofer needs to make the roof safe, take photos first if you can do so safely from ground level. That keeps a record of how it looked. Older and listed buildings around Oare may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for the job before you book.
Why book with us
- An independent look at the roof
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Checking the roof from ground level
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
For landlords and managing agents
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Mention it when you contact us and we will plan the survey around it.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant.
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Oare
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- New damp or leaks inside
- Damaged pots on the stack
Take a building like Davington Primary School: a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What experience they bring
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which limits apply to the survey
Wind, rain and roofs in Oare
Oare is within about 2 miles of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. 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. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Peter, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Oare means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever you are in Oare, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Oare is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in ME13 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. If you need a storm damage roof report at a property on The Street, Church Road and Russell Place or a nearby road, we can survey it. Other places close to Oare include 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).
Local landmarks in Oare
In Oare, that means homes and buildings near Oare Meadow, Three Mariners Inn and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Faversham station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
Oare questions
Will you come out to Oare?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How do I find out if my home in Oare is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Do you act for me with my insurer?
No. We are not loss adjusters, and we do not negotiate claims. We give you an independent report of the damage, which you can pass to your insurer.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so we need permission from whoever owns or manages the building. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How it works
We check the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. In a small place like Oare, 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. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First we go through when the storm hit and what you’ve noticed.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Let us know about parking before the day
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
Prices for storm damage roof reports in Oare
We confirm the price for your roof before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Roof area
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Anything about access we should know
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.