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Roof leak investigation in Marley, Kent
Need a roof leak investigation in Marley? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How big the roof is
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Prices start from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- The property’s address and postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
We confirm the price for your survey before booking, so you know where you stand. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
About our roof leak investigation in Marley
On a flat roof, water can travel a long way under the covering. Common causes are splits and blisters, tired upstands and outlets that don’t drain. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Leaks under flat extension, garage and dormer roofs are common. Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, so age is part of the picture. We survey flat roof details, chimney stacks and rooflights and dormers, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall and damp patches next to the stack.
Many homes in small places like Marley face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photograph where possible, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Marley (CT14)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof leak investigations around Marley
Marley lies within about 3 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. About 3.5 miles south-east lies Walmer Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Marley has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For landlords with property near Sandwich station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Augustine, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in. Anyone responsible for a site like Northbourne Church of England Primary School will know that a leak through a large roof is frequently found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Marley is about 3 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. If you are in Marley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Marley. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
Every address in CT14 is covered for roof leak investigations. Whether your property is on Broad Lane and Marley Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. Other places close to Marley include 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). Within a short drive, 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).
Around Marley
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Ham Fen, Sandwich Technology School and The Crown Inn. The closest station to Marley is Sandwich station, roughly 2.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (2.7 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (2.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
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Marley questions
Will you come out to Marley?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Is the coastal weather around Marley hard on roofs?
It can do. Marley is within about 3 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We are a CAA-registered drone operator.
When does the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
What do I do with the report?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Tips from our surveys
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Do not touch fittings that water is reaching
- Leave roof access to professionals
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Mention any plumbing above the damp area
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
Keep the loft space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Check insulation doesn’t block airflow at the eaves.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Marley
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which can make access easier.
Can I check my roof myself?
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. Never climb onto the roof to look.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
When you need someone else
Before you book, it’s worth knowing what a survey won’t do:
- Putting the leak right
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Marley can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- The report explains the likely entry point and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Marley, call 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.