Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Marley, Kent
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Marley, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs. As for time on site, it typically takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Marley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Advice
About our drone roof survey in Marley
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If permission isn’t given, we inspect by other means and explain why. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. If you are worried about flashings that have come away and eroded pointing on a chimney stack, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Marley, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report is written in plain words, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Place
- Marley (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Leaks often start at outlets, edges and around plant. We photograph them closely, as far as the flight allows.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Marley
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey doesn’t create new problems. Older cottages and farmhouses around Marley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £400, including VAT.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- Package prices that include VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Marley questions
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Marley?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Do you cover smaller places like Marley?
Yes, Marley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will you go up on the roof?
Not unless it’s safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and details are available on request.
Does your drone take thermal images?
Our drone takes close-up photos of the roof. Thermal imaging is a separate check, included in our Premium Survey.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Nearby places to Marley
Other services in Marley
Tips that help
You don’t need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Book early if you are near an airport
- Expect us to rearrange if it is too windy or wet
We email the report to you, with close-up photos from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant.
Look at the roof from the ground after strong winds. Debris in the garden is a sign to act on. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we look at the roof.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Drone roof surveys in Marley: local notes
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Giles, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Barham Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it. With Goodnestone Park about 4.7 miles north-east, the area around Marley has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys in Marley for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our Kent coverage includes Marley and the places around it.
Drone roof surveys in CT4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Marley Lane and Covet Lane. If you’re just outside Marley, we cover Kingston (1 mile north-east), Heart's Delight (1 mile south-east), Out Elmstead (1 mile east), Barham (1 mile east) and Derringstone (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles north-east) and Whitstable (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Marley
In Marley, that means homes and buildings near Jumping Downs and Black Robin Public House. The nearest railway station is Snowdown station, about 3.5 miles east. A little further out are Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).