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Chimney survey in Marley, Kent
We carry out chimney surveys in Marley and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Flashings pulling away from the stack
- Redundant stacks capped without ventilation
- Damp patches on chimney breasts
Useful tips for Marley property owners
You do not need to be a roofer to help. Here’s what helps most:
- File photos of the stacks with your home records
- Make sure fixings on the stack are secure
- Have the flue swept and checked if you use the fire
- Check that disused chimneys can still breathe
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Make sure redundant flues are capped with ventilation. Ventilation helps keep the stack dry.
How a chimney survey works in Marley
If a chimney looks out of line, it’s worth getting it checked. Stacks can lean when mortar on one side breaks down, often after years of flue gases and damp. We record the lean and the condition of the brickwork and pointing. If the stack looks like a structural issue, the report recommends a structural engineer. If you’re worried about bricks with flaking faces and staining on walls around the chimney, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on shared and party-wall stacks, flaunching and brick chimney stacks alike.
In a small place like Marley, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A roof report shows what needs attention first. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Place
- Marley (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Marley: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Marley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Is Marley within the area you cover?
Yes, Marley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
Can you find out why my chimney breast is damp?
There are a few common causes: water getting in at the top, through the brickwork or at the flashings, or moisture trapped in a stack with no ventilation. We check each one and note the most likely cause.
How do I arrange a chimney survey in Marley?
Just ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
How do you inspect a chimney without scaffolding?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
What do I do with the report?
The report arrives by email, with photographs and clear recommendations. With Standard there is a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation.
Does the report include photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What happens on the day
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. We inspect what can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Rural addresses near Marley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we talk through the stacks, their history and any problems.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the loft space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Why act early in Marley
Before deciding what to do with a redundant stack, a survey shows how it’s doing. Changes to stacks in conservation areas or on listed buildings may need consent and the council can advise. For older village homes like those around Marley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can be seen safely and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Prices that include VAT
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
What to tell us when you contact us
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- When you need the report by
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
If you’re buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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When you need someone else
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s inside the brickwork or behind render, without opening up
- Checks on boilers, fires or their flues
- Structural calculations for a leaning stack
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Marley
- Brick chimney stacks
- Chimney pots and cowls
- Flaunching
- Shared and party-wall stacks
- Lead flashings
- Chimney breasts
Marley homes and their roofs
Across Kent, older roofs are frequently 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. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. With Leeds Castle about 2.5 miles west, Marley sits in an area with a long building history. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you look after a building such as Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, its roofs, gutters and any chimneys need the same checks as a house’s, just on a bigger scale. If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints. Homes near green spaces like Kiln Wood can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Roofs in Marley get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Marley is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
We survey roofs across the ME17 postcode area for chimney surveys. Whether your property is on Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
Around Marley
Around Marley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lenham School, The Roebuck Public House and Kiln Wood and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).