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New roof snagging in Marley, Kent
We take a careful look at the new roof at your property in Marley, with photographs and a written report.
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gaps at new flashings
New roof snagging in Marley
The best time for snagging is before the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, it’s worth checking before a defects or warranty period ends. That leaves time to raise what we find. You get a written list of snags with photos, ready to pass on in good time. We are frequently asked to look into verge tiles or slates not secured and cracked or slipped new tiles or slates, on flashings and valleys, loft conversions and dormers and ridges and verges.
Somewhere as small as Marley, older cottages, farmhouses and converted buildings often sit beside a few newer homes. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Whether you’re buying or have just had a roof replaced, each material has its own checks. Older roofs may also have old felt underlay or none, and fixings that have done a long stint.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Marley (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the cost of new roof snagging
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- The property’s address and postcode
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the details.
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Marley
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords. Larger roofs take longer.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Marley and across Kent can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. The inspection then takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Older roofs in small places like Marley can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We look at valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The roof space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
Booking a survey
A quick phone call is normally the easiest start: ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Honest limits
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Details hidden from sight
- Pricing the remedial work
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Marley
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Diary the defects period end date
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Look for debris left in gutters from the ground
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. If there’s a dispute, it’s between you and your roofer or builder, and our part is to report what we see.
Tell your roofer at the start that the work will be inspected. Everyone then knows what to expect and leaves time for snags to be fixed.
What new roof snagging looks like in Marley
With Goodnestone Park about 4.7 miles north-east, Marley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often 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. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Giles, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges. If you own a rental within reach of Snowdown station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We carry out new roof snagging for householders, landlords and businesses in Marley and nearby. Our Kent coverage includes Marley and the places around it.
Every address in CT4 is covered for new roof snagging. Streets in the area include Marley Lane and Covet Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Marley, we cover 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).
Landmarks near Marley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Jumping Downs and Black Robin Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Snowdown station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
Why get it checked now?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through in the first heavy storms. Finding them early means they can be dealt with quickly. Around Marley, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
Questions from Marley
Is Marley within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Marley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How soon after the work should I book a snagging inspection?
Ideally before you make the final payment, while the roofer is still on hand. If that’s passed, book before any defects or warranty period ends.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
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.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the freeholder or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not unless it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed, and anything out of sight is recorded in the report.