Kent · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Marley, Kent
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Marley. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Flashings that have come away
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Marley
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first. With Leeds Castle about 2.5 miles west, Marley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently 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 you live in an older home near St John the Baptist's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Living close to Kiln Wood is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Marley is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Kent coverage includes Marley. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: ME17. Streets in the area include Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for landlord roof surveys include Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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
We work in homes and buildings around The Lenham School, The Roebuck Public House and Kiln Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
About our landlord roof survey in Marley
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders often want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. Whatever the reason, the report follows the same clear format with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. We survey flat roofs on blocks, shared roofs and gutters and downpipes, and the problems we are asked to look at most are loose ridge or hip tiles and gaps where tiles or slates have slipped.
Somewhere as small as Marley, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on everything that’s safely in view, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Marley (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the visit with that in mind.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Tips:
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
- Tell tenants when we’re coming
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
Photos make it easier to explain the findings to leaseholders, tenants or directors. We keep the report clear and jargon-light.
Keep gutters and outlets clear, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
Roof by roof
Roof spaces and lofts
On blocks, the loft space may be reached through a flat or a communal hatch and you will need to arrange it.
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
The edges and top of a pitched roof are exposed, so we check them closely.
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Height and safe access
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a few details. We’ll confirm the figure before booking.
Booking your survey
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The address and postcode of the property
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Nearby places to Marley
What else we do in Marley
Common questions in Marley
I let a flat near Harrietsham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details.
Do you cover smaller places like Marley?
Yes. Marley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What insurance do you have?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
How long does the survey take?
Most surveys take an hour or two for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only if it is safe. We check everything that can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the loft space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have carried out more than 5,000 surveys.
Do you need a landlord roof survey in Marley?
People living in a building seldom see the roof itself. Slipped slates, cracked flashings and blocked gutters can sit unnoticed for years particularly where the roof can’t be seen from the street.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Blocked gutters over flats
- Flashings that have come away
- Ceiling stains reported by tenants
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- Their track record with similar roofs
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement. All in, the survey normally takes between one and two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Older roofs in small places like Marley can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we’ll need.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the loft space and the roof where safe.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- Findings and recommendations are set out with photos.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking near the property
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.