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St Mary in the Marsh Roof Leak Investigation
A careful look at the leaking roof at your property in St Mary in the Marsh, with photos and a written report.
- Damp ceilings under a flat roof
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Drips from nail tips in a cold loft
Roof leak investigations for St Mary in the Marsh homes and businesses
Roof leak investigation in St Mary in the Marsh: what you get
Our job is to find the likely source and tell you. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, and recommends what should be done. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. We find and report the source, and the repair itself is a separate job. If you’re worried about staining around the chimney inside and damp ceilings under a flat roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on rooflights and dormers, slate and tile slopes and lead flashings alike.
Somewhere as small as St Mary in the Marsh, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Location
- St Mary in the Marsh (TN29)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
St Mary in the Marsh questions
How do I find out if my home in St Mary in the Marsh is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you come out to St Mary in the Marsh?
Yes, St Mary in the Marsh is covered. We work right across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Is the repair included in the leak investigation?
The investigation is about finding the cause. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Will you go up 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 the report notes anything we couldn’t see.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings, and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before they’re disturbed.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, covering the condition of the leaking roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Leaks and storm damage in St Mary in the Marsh
The coast is about 3 miles or less from St Mary in the Marsh, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Driving rain off the sea can be pushed into gaps that stay dry in calmer weather, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. An older home may be listed, or stand in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Marsh Academy, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. Living close to Romney Warren Country Park is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls.
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We carry out roof leak investigations for householders, landlords and businesses in St Mary in the Marsh and the surrounding area. St Mary in the Marsh is one of the places in Kent we cover for roof leak investigations. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Roof leak investigations in TN29 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane. 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Near you in St Mary in the Marsh
In St Mary in the Marsh, that means homes and buildings near Romney Warren Country Park and The Star Inn, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
Before and after the survey
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Let us know what has already been tried
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
If condensation is the cause, we explain it, with recommendations on ventilation. That avoids roof work that wouldn’t help.
After a storm, check the roof from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile in the garden mean something has moved. Small faults dealt with quickly rarely become leaks.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Somewhere as small as St Mary in the Marsh, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- We look at the stain, the ceiling and the loft above it.
- We check the likely entry points outside, such as flashings, valleys, chimneys and gutters.
- Where it helps, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
How to prepare
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets in another room
How to book
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
For landlords and managing agents
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
What you can safely check yourself
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That’s where a survey comes in.
Roof by roof
Valleys
A valley takes the rain from both sides of the roof. Worn or split linings and slipped valley tiles let it under the coverings.
Lead flashings
Lead flashings seal the joints at chimneys, walls and dormers. We check for lead that has lifted, split or slipped.
Also near St Mary in the Marsh
What else we do in St Mary in the Marsh
Prices for roof leak investigations in St Mary in the Marsh
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What we need to know
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to tell us:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.