Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Oldbury, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Oldbury and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Damaged gutters and fascias
How a storm damage roof report works in Oldbury
We inspect the roof from wherever it can safely be seen: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. We note any part we couldn’t see. You get a written report with photos to give to your insurer. We survey ridges and hips, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are roofs hit by falling trees and gutters pulled loose in the wind.
Being in a small place like Oldbury makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent.
- Place
- Oldbury (TN15)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- File receipts for anything you pay for
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Get a roofer to make the roof safe if needed
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. You will have your own independent record to refer to.
Keep gutters and outlets clear so heavy rain can drain away. Blocked drainage can add water damage to wind damage.
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Oldbury
Is Oldbury in the area you cover?
Yes, Oldbury is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Oldbury?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Record the date and any damage inside as well.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Insurers normally exclude wear and tear. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, like cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. Our report separates fresh damage from older wear where we can.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
What a survey costs
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on:
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
Getting in touch
Before you get in touch, it helps to have:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- What made you get in touch
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
How the survey works
Time on site depends on the size and shape of the roof; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. For a village or hamlet like Oldbury, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- 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
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
How to book
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Towns and villages near Oldbury
What else we do in Oldbury
Leaks and storm damage in Oldbury
Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. About 1.9 miles south lies Ightham Mote, a reminder of how long the area around Oldbury has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. If you live near a park such as Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall. Take a building like Ightham Primary School: a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Oldbury is about 4 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Wherever you are in Oldbury, we can carry out storm damage roof reports at your property. Oldbury is one of the places in Kent where we work. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of TN15 for storm damage roof reports and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Oldbury Lane, Spring Lane and Sevenoaks Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Oldbury: Ightham (1 mile south), Styants Bottom (1 mile west), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south), Sheet Hill (1 mile south-east) and Stone Street (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
Near you in Oldbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old House, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and Wrotham School. The closest station to Oldbury is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Beechin Wood Archery Museum (2.4 miles east) and Ightham Court (0.8 miles north-east).
Leave it or get it looked at?
Your policy may say how quickly you need to report damage. Check the wording and tell your insurer as soon as you can. An independent report can follow. Older and listed buildings around Oldbury may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the exact price before booking.
Why us?
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable