Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Marley, Kent
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Marley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
When you need someone else
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A flight on a day when the weather is not safe
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
About our drone roof survey in Marley
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is joined to a neighbour’s, it’s worth letting them know about the visit. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. Common reasons to book are ridge and hip pieces working loose and damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below, on large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors.
Villages like Marley often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
Where we cannot see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it’s clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Marley (CT14)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The drone shows the outside of the stack, not a flue, gas or sweep inspection. If the flue needs a specialist, we will tell you.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are frequently seen by nobody. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Drones, thermal imaging and Marley roofs
Marley lies within about 3 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. 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. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help.
Historic houses like Walmer Castle, about 3.5 miles south-east, show how far back building around Marley goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from the air or with a thermal camera does not touch the roof itself. If you live in an older home near Church of St Augustine, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Northbourne Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Marley can all book drone roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Across Kent, we cover Marley and the places around it. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
We work across CT14 for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Broad Lane and Marley Lane. If you’re just outside Marley, we cover Finglesham (1 mile north-east), Hacklinge (1 mile north-east), Northbourne (1 mile south), Ham (1 mile north-west) and Sholden Meadows (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (10 miles north), Dover (7 miles south), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (10 miles north-east).
Around Marley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ham Fen, Sandwich Technology School and The Crown Inn, among other places. Marley’s nearest station is Sandwich station, about 2.5 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Useful tips for Marley property owners
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check the loft can be reached
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Keep dogs indoors during the visit
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Regular photos make changes easy to spot, so small faults are dealt with early.
How the survey works
Photographs are taken throughout the visit, so the report shows exactly what we saw. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. For a village or hamlet like Marley, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Marley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Marley: your questions answered
Will you come out to Marley?
Yes, Marley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is my home in Marley listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access; we’ll agree the details when booking.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
Will the drone film my neighbours?
We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring gardens or windows. We inspect only the roof you’ve asked about. A word with next door beforehand is a good idea.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, and it’s part of the Premium Survey.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Photographing a roof from the air doesn’t touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. For older village homes like those around Marley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £400, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
What you get with us
- A written report with photos
- Surveys seven days a week
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability