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Roof Survey in Marshborough
We carry out roof surveys in Marshborough and the rest of Kent. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Loose chimney pots
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
Roof survey in Marshborough
There is no single reason to have a roof surveyed. Some have spotted a stain or a slipped slate, while others just want to know where they stand. The approach is the same in each case: a careful look, then a clear written report. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, so finding a time is rarely difficult. We survey flat roofs, lead flashings and clay and concrete tiles, and the problems we are asked to look at most are leaning or weathered chimney stacks and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved.
Some older homes in villages like Marshborough are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. A roof report helps you plan work with that in mind. Older materials such as clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Location
- Marshborough (CT13)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Checking the roof from the ground
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking and it will help the survey.
A lot can be seen from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Never climb onto the roof to look.
How we price roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Booking your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- When you need the report by
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts with the stack outside. We look for the likely route in.
Natural slate
From the loft, we check the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs.
Questions from Marshborough
Is my home in Marshborough listed or in a conservation area?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
I let a flat near Sandwich station. Can you check the roof?
Yes. We survey roofs for landlords, letting agents and managing agents as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How much does a roof survey cost in Marshborough?
Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Does the weather affect the survey?
A survey can typically go ahead in light rain, and it can even help show where water is getting in. High wind or heavy rain can stop drone flights and make roof access unsafe, so we’ll agree a new date if the weather is not suitable.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Marshborough
Roof faults rarely stay the same size. A single gap lets water onto the timbers underneath, and wet timber starts to decay. Finding it early keeps the work smaller. Older and listed buildings around Marshborough may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why book us in Marshborough
- An independent look at the roof
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- A written report with photos
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
See how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Honest limits
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Lead flashings
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- The roof space
- Natural slate
Roof surveys in Marshborough: local notes
The coast is about 4 miles or less from Marshborough, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, and strong wind lifts anything already loose on a roof, while driving rain finds any gap. If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
Goodnestone Park, about 3.7 miles south-west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Marshborough. Older roofs nearby often mix original materials with later repairs, and the survey shows where each one is. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary the Virgin, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine. If you look after a building such as Sandwich Technology School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Marshborough is about 5 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. If you are in Marshborough, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Marshborough. Our Canterbury page covers surveys nearby.
All of CT13 is covered for roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in Woodnesborough (1 mile south-east), East Street (1 mile north), Statenborough (1 mile south-east), Felderland (2 miles south-east) and Sandwich (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (8 miles north-east).
Around Marshborough
Around Marshborough, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Ham Fen, among other places. Marshborough’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 1.7 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (1.3 miles north-east) and Sandown Castle (4.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What we do, step by step
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Around Marshborough, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- You tell us the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form to find out.