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Roof survey in Marley, Kent
Roof surveys in Marley and the rest of Kent. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Crumbling chimney pointing or cracked flaunching
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
Roof survey in Marley: what you get
Across London and the South East, roofs differ widely. If your home is a Victorian terrace, it may have Welsh slate, a butterfly roof and parapet gutters, and many post-war homes have concrete interlocking tiles instead. We adapt the survey to the roof in front of us. Some older homes have clay tiles, and many have a flat-roofed extension as well. Each part is checked in the way that suits it. Typical surveys look at torn or sagging underlay and worn or blocked valleys, on lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and natural slate.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Marley (CT4)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Roof surveys around Marley
Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Take a building like Barham Church of England Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you own a rental within reach of Snowdown station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at. The streets around a church such as Church of St Giles are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Marley can all book roof surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. We cover towns and villages across Kent.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Marley Lane and Covet Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also cover the places around Marley: 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).
Near you in Marley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Jumping Downs and Black Robin Public House. The nearest railway station is Snowdown station, about 3.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
Places near Marley
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Surveys for landlords and agents in Marley
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
What a roof survey does not cover
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
What affects the price in Marley
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Which survey package you book
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Roof area
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you need to know.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Look for debris in the garden after high winds
- Include dormers, porches and garages when booking
- Photograph stains when they appear
- Check we can open the loft hatch
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that isn’t clear.
Keep gutters, valleys and outlets clear of leaves and moss, ideally after the leaves have fallen. Leave the clearing to a professional. Clear gutters prevent a lot of damp.
Why get it checked now?
Before you put a home on the market, it’s useful to know the roof’s condition. You can deal with defects before a buyer’s surveyor finds them, or at least know what to expect. For older village homes like those around Marley, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Questions from Marley
Is Marley within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Snowdown station?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we will talk through which survey suits.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
Is this a RICS 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Not always. If we only need the outside, we can agree that in advance, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
When will the report arrive?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. It is emailed to you.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a small place like Marley, access is usually the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging or a drone are added where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We will confirm the price before booking.