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St Mary in the Marsh Roof Survey
Wondering about the roof at a property in St Mary in the Marsh? You can book a roof survey in St Mary in the Marsh and across Kent, with plain-English findings.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in St Mary in the Marsh
Three packages cover most roofs: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. Basic is a visual inspection with photos and written recommendations. The higher packages add more checks, such as moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Each one comes with a written report. If you’ve noticed worn lead at chimneys and abutments and ridge tiles that have lifted or moved, we can find out what’s behind it, on chimney stacks, lead flashings and flat roofs alike.
In a village or hamlet like St Mary in the Marsh, older cottages and farmhouses frequently sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
The report doesn’t just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Where
- St Mary in the Marsh (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a roof survey in St Mary in the Marsh
Some damage starts inside the roof space. A badly ventilated loft collects condensation, wetting timbers and insulation. It can look like a leak, and it needs a different fix.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaking gutter joints and downpipes
- Debris building up in roof valleys
If you live near a park such as Romney Warren Country Park, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, so outlets and downpipes are worth watching.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
What we do, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Older rural homes like those around St Mary in the Marsh can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- On the day, we start by hearing what you’ve noticed.
- We inspect and photograph every part of the roof we can safely see.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- You get a written report with photos and clear recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
How to book
For a price for roof surveys in St Mary in the Marsh, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Practical tips
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Let us know about past leaks
Where it helps, we say which items are urgent. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. That helps you decide what to do first.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
Roof by roof
Flat roof coverings
Felt flat roofs frequently last around 15 to 20 years, while EPDM rubber frequently lasts 30 to 50 years and GRP up to about 30. We check how the covering is wearing.
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal chimneys, walls and abutments. Lifted, split or slipped lead is recorded, and for flashings replaced with mortar or bitumen.
What a roof survey looks like in St Mary in the Marsh
St Mary in the Marsh is within about 3 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Marsh Academy, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
St Mary in the Marsh is about 7 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. Whether the building in St Mary in the Marsh is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed. St Mary in the Marsh is one of the towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury.
We work across the TN29 postcode area for roof surveys. Whether your property is on Wades Close, Rectory Road and Pickneybush Lane or anywhere close by, we can help. We also 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Local landmarks in St Mary in the Marsh
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Romney Warren Country Park and The Star Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Romney 'castle' (2.5 miles south-west) and Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.5 miles west).
Landlord and commercial surveys in St Mary in the Marsh
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Questions from St Mary in the Marsh
How do I find out if my home in St Mary in the Marsh is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Will you come out to St Mary in the Marsh?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
Can you look at a roof that’s joined to next door?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
What do you check on a roof survey?
All the main parts of the roof: coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys, gutters and the loft. Higher packages add moisture detection, structural checks, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Let us know about it when booking and we will explain what’s needed.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
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What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
All our prices include VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before you book.
Booking your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- What made you get in touch
- The address and postcode of the property
A quick phone call is usually the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or send us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.