Kent · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Marley, Kent
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. Thermal roof surveys in Marley, with photos and a clear written report.
- Leaks that are hard to trace
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Drones, thermal imaging and Marley roofs
About 4.7 miles north-east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Marley has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
Anyone responsible for a site like Barham Church of England Primary School will know that a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Marley is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We cover Marley and the rest of Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Marley and the places around it.
Thermal roof surveys in CT4 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Marley Lane and Covet Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Marley, we cover 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). Within a short drive, 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).
Local landmarks in Marley
Around Marley, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Jumping Downs and Black Robin Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Snowdown station, about 3.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
About our thermal roof survey in Marley
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photographs, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. We explain what each pattern may mean, what the moisture readings found and what we recommend. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. We survey flat roofs, loft conversions and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are wet areas near outlets and upstands and leaks far from where the stain appears.
Villages like Marley often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We write the report in plain English, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, with the urgent items made clear.
- Place
- Marley (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and it is better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Clear results when the conditions on the day are poor
- A formal energy assessment
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
How we price thermal roof surveys
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- The roof’s overall size
- Which survey package you book
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You’ll know the figure before booking.
Helping us price your survey
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What kind of property and roof it is
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from ground level: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Marley: your questions answered
Will you come out to Marley?
Yes, Marley is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Marley?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Marley is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the property.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it is safe. We inspect what can be seen safely: from ground level, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we cannot see is noted in the report.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
Will thermal imaging find my leak?
Thermal imaging can help, alongside other checks. The results depend on conditions on the day. If the source can’t be confirmed, we’ll say what could help next, such as electronic leak detection.
How long is the visit?
It typically takes an hour or two at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. The report follows by email.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
How it works
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 one to two hours for most homes, plus time to check any thermal findings with moisture readings. In a hamlet or village like Marley, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- First we discuss the roof, any damp and the forecast for the visit.
- We look over the roof from wherever it is safe.
- Thermal images are taken across the roof and, where there is safe access, in the loft.
- We take moisture readings where the images suggest a problem.
- Each image is set beside a normal photo and explained in the report.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
If you are buying, it helps 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 phone 07833 053749 or email us when you are ready.
Advice
Leave it or get it looked at?
Thermal images can suggest the extent of wet areas without cutting into the roof. It helps when deciding whether to patch an area or replace the roof. For older village homes like those around Marley, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, both including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Marley
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- A photo-illustrated written report
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Also in Marley
When to book a survey in Marley
Buyers sometimes want more than a visual look at the roof. The Premium Survey brings thermal imaging and a drone inspection where it applies, with a report the same day, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
Take an older house close to Church of St Giles: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What insurance they carry
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their track record with similar roofs