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Landlord roof survey in Marley, Kent
Find out the condition of the let or shared roof at your property in Marley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
Landlord roof survey in Marley: what you get
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Agents and freeholders frequently want a survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends which can help when arranging access with residents. If you’ve noticed blocked gutters over flats and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Marley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Location
- Marley (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How it works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Around Marley, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it’s useful to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We confirm the access we will need.
- The roofs are inspected from the ground, 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.
How to prepare
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. You’ll have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Also in Marley
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Marley
Shared roofs can fall between owners. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. An independent report helps everyone see the facts.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Flashings that have come away
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Barham Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Before booking anyone
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Marley
Can a landlord with a rental near Snowdown station book a roof survey?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Marley?
Yes. Marley is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
How much does a landlord roof survey cost in Marley?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before you book, based on the roof’s size, access and package. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How long will you be at the property?
It normally takes an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. We’ll confirm the timing when you book.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
Tips from our surveys
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Give tenants a simple way to report leaks
- Get legal advice on lease responsibilities
Questions about the findings are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and Premium includes an in-person consultation.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
Why it is worth a survey now in Marley
Defects caught early can often be dealt with as planned work. Left until it leaks, a roof can damage ceilings and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. Around Marley, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included.
What you get with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Over 20 years’ experience
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Marley
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Local roofs in Marley
Goodnestone Park, about 4.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marley. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs. Living close to Jumping Downs is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. In Marley, as across Kent, every roof gets the same careful survey. Marley is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover.
Surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need a landlord roof survey at a property on Marley Lane and Covet Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. Other places close to Marley 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Near you in Marley
We work in homes and buildings around Jumping Downs and Black Robin Public House and the streets around them. The closest station to Marley is Snowdown station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.