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New roof snagging in Marley, Kent
Get a clear view of the new roof at a property in Marley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
Signs you need new roof snagging in Marley
Even good roofers can leave snags at the end of a job. Fiddly details are often where things go wrong particularly in poor weather.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters blocked by building debris
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Damage to other parts of the building
The streets around a church like Church of St Augustine are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What insurance they carry
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
About our new roof snagging in Marley
We report on what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there’s a disagreement about the work, it is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. The report doesn’t price repairs or settle who is responsible, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed gutters blocked by building debris and cracked mortar at the ridge or hips, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Marley may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Marley (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- What’s under the new coverings
- Deciding who is at fault in a disagreement
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- Flashings and valleys
- Replacement roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New-build homes
What affects the price in Marley
Our packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the written report is part of the package. New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Booking your survey
To price your survey accurately, we will ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Marley: your questions answered
Is my home in Marley listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Marley?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Exposed details such as ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch, and Marley is within about 3 miles of the coast.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the building owner or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you check every nail and clip?
No. We inspect what can be seen without opening up the roof, so fixings under the coverings cannot be checked. The report says what could and couldn’t be seen.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes, new-build roofs are checked in the same way as replacement roofs. You get a photo report of any snags for you to pass to your builder.
What happens on the day
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof 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 an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a hamlet or village like Marley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First, you tell us what the roofer did and any concerns you have.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Flashings, valleys, gutters and visible underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- The roof space is checked where safe, along with any mess or damage left after the work.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
What new roof snagging looks like in Marley
Marley lies within about 3 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. The wider area around Marley has a long history of building, with Walmer Castle about 3.5 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
If you own a rental within reach of Sandwich station, a survey before purchase, or before signing off a new roof, saves surprises once a tenant moves in.
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Whether the building in Marley is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Marley is one of the places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We survey roofs across the CT14 postcode area for new roof snagging and the streets around it. Local streets include Broad Lane and Marley Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover 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). Further out, we also cover 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).
Near you in Marley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ham Fen, Sandwich Technology School and The Crown Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north. A little further out are Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Marley include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
Towns and villages near Marley
Also in Marley
Useful tips for Marley property owners
Some practical points come up on survey after survey. They apply to most roofs:
- Look for debris left in gutters from ground level
- Look for new stains after a downpour
- Note the end of any warranty or defects period
- Keep warranty papers safe
Report times depend on the package: within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. If a payment is due soon, choose the package that fits.
Watch for leaks, damp or loose pieces in the first months. Early signs are easier to raise while the work is recent.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
A lot can be seen from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.