Kent · London and the South East
Gutter survey in Marley, Kent
Gutter surveys across Marley, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Soffits marked by water
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Leaking or loose downpipes
What affects the price in Marley
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- House, block, shop or office
- The roof’s overall size
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- When you need the report by
When you’re ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Marley
We survey gutters and rainwater systems in Marley and right across London and the South East. We inspect everything we can see safely from ground level, windows, the loft space and the roof where it is safe. Time on site normally takes between one and two hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Afterwards, you get a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey parapet and box gutters, outlets and hoppers and fascias and soffits, and people most often book us about leaves and moss blocking gutters and rotten fascias or stained soffits.
In a village or hamlet like Marley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on what can be seen safely, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Marley (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. You are welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Around Marley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We agree which parts of the building you’re most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- We check fascias, soffits and walls for water damage.
- Findings are photographed and set out in a written report.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
Most bookings start with a short call: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we’ll ask about the building and what you need. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Local roofs in Marley
About 4.7 miles north-east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Marley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Landlords with a home close to Snowdown station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Trees in and around Jumping Downs shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Giles, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We survey roofs in Marley as part of our work across London and the South East. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small.
We survey roofs across CT4 for gutter surveys. That includes homes and businesses on Marley Lane and Covet Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include 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).
What’s near Marley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jumping Downs and Black Robin Public House and the streets around them. Marley’s nearest station is Snowdown station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
Places near Marley
Other services in Marley
Can I check my roof myself?
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.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Marley: your questions answered
Will you come out to Marley?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
I let a flat near Snowdown station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Do you test soffits or gutters for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. Where gutters, downpipes or soffits could be asbestos cement, we flag them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
How long does a gutter survey take?
Most visits to a house take about 1–2 hours, with commercial buildings nearer 3–4 hours.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to, and the report makes that clear.
Why get it checked now?
Water spilling from a gutter runs down and soaks the wall below. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. For an older or listed building in a place like Marley, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Marley
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Weekday and weekend surveys
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order as far as they can be seen safely. Lead is also a target for theft.
Box and secret gutters
A secret gutter is tucked under the slates or tiles at an abutment or valley, so they’re easy to forget. The report records what could and couldn’t be seen.