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Drone roof survey in Marley, Kent
Find out the condition of the roof at your property in Marley. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Flashings that have come away
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
What a drone roof survey does not cover
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. The main limits are:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Marley
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
How a drone roof survey works in Marley
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. A drone inspection, where applicable, is also part of our Premium Survey, with a same-day report, structural analysis and an in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. If a drone won’t help on your roof, we will say so. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photographs. We survey chimney stacks, fragile roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are plant growth and moss on the roof and flashings that have come away.
Somewhere as small as Marley, older roofs are frequently steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Marley (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges and hips
Ridges may be bedded in mortar or mechanically fixed. Their condition is noted in the report.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that.
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- Which survey package you book
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- The type of building and roof, like pitched or flat
- The property’s address and postcode
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
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Drone roof surveys in Marley: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Leeds Castle, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marley. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St John the Baptist's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Marley, we can come and survey your property. Marley is one of the places in Kent we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
We cover every part of the ME17 postcode area for drone roof surveys. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you are just outside Marley, we 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Local landmarks in Marley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Lenham School, The Roebuck Public House and Kiln Wood and the streets around them. The closest station to Marley is Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Marley
Will you come out to Marley?
Yes, Marley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Marley?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How long does the survey take?
It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we do not carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you as you book.
How the survey works
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where it applies. The survey usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a hamlet or village like Marley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the building owner or managing agent
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. For any other survey, just call 07833 053749 or send us an email when you’re ready.
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Landlord and commercial surveys in Marley
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
What we’re asked to look at in Marley
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Chimney tops in poor condition
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included