Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Marley, Kent
Landlord roof surveys in Marley from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Damaged pots and flaunching
Why act early in Marley
Budgets work best when they’re based on the roof’s actual condition. A survey shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, so spending can be spread sensibly. For older village homes like those around Marley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both inc. VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book with us
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
Read our cost guide or our case studies.
Landlord roof survey in Marley
Access needs arranging before a survey of a let or shared building. We may need to get into the roof space and some or all of the flats and residents will need to be told beforehand. Your agent or you arrange access, and we confirm what we need when booking. Where we cannot get into part of the building, the report says so. Common reasons to book are cracked or leaning shared chimneys and flashings that have come away, on shared roofs, blocks of flats and converted houses.
Some older homes in villages like Marley are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly.
- Where
- Marley (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Check the roof space can be accessed
- Book gutter clearing at least once a year
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there’s a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Act on urgent items in the report first, and plan the rest. Left alone, minor faults usually get worse.
How the survey works
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. For a village or hamlet like Marley, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before we arrive
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Water spilling over the edge can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
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.
FAQs for Marley
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Marley?
Frequently, yes. Within about 3 miles of the sea, as Marley is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Do you cover smaller places like Marley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Does the report help with maintenance planning?
Yes, many agents and freeholders use it that way. Surveying again later shows what has changed, which suits a rolling plan.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, that depends on the lease, so speak to your managing agent or a solicitor. We report on the roof’s condition and what needs attention.
Is a landlord roof survey the same as a full building survey?
No. Our survey covers the roof and its parts, not the whole property. It is not a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey or a structural engineer’s report.
How do I book a survey in Marley?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Who normally books a landlord or block roof survey?
It suits anyone responsible for a let or shared roof: landlords, agents, freeholders and residents’ management companies.
How we price landlord roof surveys
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
For a price for your roof in Marley, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What to let us know when you get in touch
When you call or email, these details help:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Anything about access we should know
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Local roofs in Marley
Marley lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Older houses across Kent frequently 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. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Northbourne Church of England Primary School, long gutter runs and wide roofs on a building that size are worth checking on a regular cycle. Walmer Castle lies about 3.5 miles south-east, so building around Marley goes back a long way. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Marley can all book landlord roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Marley is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CT14. You’ll find streets such as Broad Lane and Marley Lane. Other places close to Marley include 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Local landmarks in Marley
We work in homes and buildings around Ham Fen, Sandwich Technology School and The Crown Inn. Marley’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Marley?
A roof nobody lives directly under can be easy to overlook. Minor faults can go unseen until a tenant reports a leak and by then more has been damaged.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Blocked gutters over flats
For landlords with property near Sandwich station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What follow-up you get after the report