Kent · London and the South East
Storm damage roof report in Marley, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Marley. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- New damp or leaks inside
How it works
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. For a village or hamlet like Marley, the journey is planned ahead of time: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there’s access.
- The damage is recorded with photographs, area by area.
- We note the likely cause, including any signs of wear that were there before the storm.
- The findings are written up with photographs for you to share with your insurer.
Before the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Leave side gates unlocked
- If it is not your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Getting a price
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Related advice
Storm damage roof report in Marley: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from the ground or a window, and never climb up. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Hold on to receipts for anything you pay for. We’re frequently asked to look into torn or lifted flat roof coverings and roofs hit by falling trees, across chimney stacks, gutters and fascias and flat roofs.
For a small place like Marley, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. It helps to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photographs of the water coming in, they help as well.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Marley (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlords, agents and block managers in Marley
Landlords, agents and building managers in Marley and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, and they’re priced for the size.
When to book a survey in Marley
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Common reasons to book include:
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you own a rental within reach of Harrietsham station, tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Other services in Marley
Common questions in Marley
Do you cover smaller places like Marley?
Yes, Marley is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Marley?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Marley as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them and suggest a specialist asbestos surveyor checks them before any work.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. Our report gives you an independent record of the roof, though we cannot predict the outcome.
How do I arrange a storm damage roof report in Marley?
Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach.
Does your report mean my claim will be accepted?
That’s not something we can promise. Insurers decide claims on their own policy wording. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
Marley roofs and the weather
With Leeds Castle about 2.5 miles west, Marley sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. 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. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
Take an older house close to St John the Baptist's Church: the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. If you look after a building like Harrietsham Church of England Primary School, a leak through a large roof is often found some distance from where the water shows inside.
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you are in Marley, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Marley. Maidstone is in our area too.
Storm damage roof reports in ME17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Landmarks 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, about 0.6 miles west. A little further out are Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
- The outcome of a claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
Roof by roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge tiles bedded in old mortar can loosen in high winds. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Slate roofs
Slates often outlast the nails that hold them. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.