Kent · London and the South East
Roof leak investigation in Marley, Kent
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Marley. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
Roof leak investigations around Marley
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Leeds Castle, about 2.5 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marley. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
If you let a flat or house near Harrietsham station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused. If you live near a park like Kiln Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching. Take an older house close to St John the Baptist's Church: water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney.
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit Marley as part of our work across Kent, for homes and businesses alike. Across Kent, we cover Marley and the places around it. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
All of ME17 is within our area for roof leak investigations, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Marley: Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
What’s near Marley
Around Marley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Lenham School, The Roebuck Public House and Kiln Wood, among other places. The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, roughly 0.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
About our roof leak investigation in Marley
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. It gives any roofer a clear brief. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. If you are worried about water through the ceiling under a flat roof and wet patches high on an inside wall, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
For a small place like Marley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Marley (ME17)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof upstands and outlets
The upturned edge of a flat roof covering keeps water out at walls. If it’s too low, cracked or poorly dressed, water gets behind it.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. Lifted, split or slipped lead is a common cause.
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- A structural engineer’s report
- Water from pipes, tanks or heating systems
- The repair itself (the investigation finds and reports the cause)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roof details
- Lead flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Rooflights and dormers
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Common questions in Marley
Do you cover Marley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Will you come out to Marley?
Yes, we do. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
What should I do before you arrive?
Clear the loft hatch so we can get into the roof space. Gather any photos and notes about when it leaks, plus details of past repairs. Keep catching drips and keep water away from electrics.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
This service finds and reports the cause, and the repair is separate. The report gives any roofer a clear brief.
What’s in the survey report?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How do I arrange a roof leak investigation in Marley?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
How the survey works
We do not take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. In a hamlet or village like Marley, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Book a survey
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Related advice
How we price roof leak investigations
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Which survey package you book
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Building height and the viewpoints available
- Roof area
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Booking your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
To get a price for roof leak investigations in Marley, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Can I check my roof myself?
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from ground level and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
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Why act early in Marley
Water and electrics do not mix. Keep away from any fitting that water is reaching and have an electrician check it. Then the source needs tracing. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We will tell you which package suits the questions you have.
Why book with us
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- 20+ years’ experience
- Package prices that include VAT
Read what a roof survey costs or two real surveys.