Kent · London and the South East
Pre-purchase roof survey in St Mary in the Marsh, Kent
Pre-purchase roof surveys in St Mary in the Marsh, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
Pre-purchase roof surveys for St Mary in the Marsh homes and businesses
What we are asked to look at in St Mary in the Marsh
Asbestos was banned in UK construction in 1999. Cement roof sheets, soffits and flue pipes are typical places to find it. We do not carry out asbestos surveys, but our report flags materials that could contain it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before anything is disturbed.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
Around St Mary in the Marsh, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What the survey won’t cover
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
About our pre-purchase roof survey in St Mary in the Marsh
Book after your offer is accepted and before exchange. That’s when the findings are most useful, while you’re not yet committed. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when the chain is moving fast. The report comes within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We’re frequently asked to look into sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes and chimney mortar that has eroded, on lead flashings and valleys, natural slate and clay and concrete tiles.
Older buildings in small places like St Mary in the Marsh 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. 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
- St Mary in the Marsh (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before you book. Bear these in mind:
- How a seller will respond, or what the house is worth
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
- The roof space
- Lead flashings and valleys
Towns and villages near St Mary in the Marsh
What else we do in St Mary in the Marsh
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Notice patches of new decoration in top-floor rooms
- Ask when the roof was last worked on
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Let us know your exchange date when booking
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. Some buyers ask for repairs before completion, others ask for a change to the price. The outcome is between you and the seller.
Once you’ve moved in, keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear, particularly after autumn. Blocked gutters cause much of the damp we see. Use a gutter contractor rather than going up a ladder yourself.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Leaving it means judging the roof from the street. That won’t show slipped slates on the rear slope, a worn valley or cracked flaunching. A survey fills that gap before you commit. In a small place like St Mary in the Marsh, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What you get with us
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys on any day of the week
- 98% of customers satisfied
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.
Pre-purchase roof surveys around St Mary in the Marsh
The coast is about 3 miles or less from St Mary in the Marsh, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: the roof’s history matters as much as its looks, and a survey brings the past repairs to light.
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Roofs in St Mary in the Marsh get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Across Kent, we cover St Mary in the Marsh. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
Postcode districts we cover here for pre-purchase roof surveys: TN29. Local streets include Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside St Mary in the Marsh, we cover St Mary's Bay (1 mile east), Newchurch (2 miles north), Burmarsh (3 miles north-east), Postling Green (5 miles north) and Bonnington (5 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north), Folkestone (11 miles north-east), Hythe (7 miles north-east), Hawkinge (12 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles west) and Cheriton (10 miles north-east).
What’s near St Mary in the Marsh
Typical jobs here are in homes near Romney Warren Country Park and The Star Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
St Mary in the Marsh questions
Is the coastal weather around St Mary in the Marsh hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows.
Do you cover smaller places like St Mary in the Marsh?
Yes, St Mary in the Marsh is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Will the roof report help me negotiate with the seller?
Yes. Buyers use the findings to ask questions, ask for repairs before completion or ask for a price change. The outcome is between you and the seller, so we can’t promise any saving.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Should I get a roof survey as well as a RICS home survey?
It depends on the roof and how confident you want to be. A home survey may recommend further investigation of the roof, and that’s where a roof survey helps. It doesn’t stand in for a RICS survey.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in St Mary in the Marsh?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
The survey, step by step
When we arrive, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we check everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around St Mary in the Marsh, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We help you pick the package that suits the property.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Getting ready for the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Check we can get to the back of the property
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the addresses.