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Roof leak investigation in Cobham, Kent
Need a roof leak investigation in Cobham? We can help, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Water dripping from rafters or underlay
- Water that shows only in certain storms
Roof leak investigation in Cobham
The aim is to find where the water is getting in and explain it. The report shows, with photos, where we believe the water gets in and how it travels, plus recommendations on what needs attention. Whoever does the work then has a clear starting point. The investigation finds and explains the cause, while the repair is a separate matter. If you are worried about wet patches high on an inside wall and wet patches on loft insulation, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
For a small place like Cobham, the inspection is the same as anywhere: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
You receive the findings by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Location
- Cobham (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Cobham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Put a bucket under the drip and move valuables
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Take dated photos of the leak
The report gives whoever carries out the work a clear starting point. The photos show the defects and where they are, so the repair is aimed at the cause.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Good airflow reduces condensation, and condensation is a common false alarm. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Roof by roof
Lead flashings
Mortar fillets are sometimes used instead of lead. Fillets crack and pull away over time, letting rain run behind the joint.
Chimney stacks
Damp on a chimney breast inside often starts at the top of the stack. Open, unused pots let rain fall down the flue.
What happens on the day
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a written report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours, more where the leak is intermittent or the roof is large. Older rural homes like those around Cobham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We help you choose the package that suits the leak.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- We inspect inside and out, starting from the stain.
- Moisture detection and thermal imaging are used where your package includes them and they help.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
How to prepare
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Leave a clear route to the loft
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Questions from Cobham
Is the coastal weather around Cobham hard on roofs?
Frequently, yes. Cobham is within about 5 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Is Cobham within the area you cover?
Yes, Cobham is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, backed by photos. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Can you always find the source?
Not every leak can be pinned down in a single visit. Most leave clues we can follow, but intermittent leaks that need particular weather can be harder. The report sets out what we found and the most likely routes.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Will you fix the leak as part of this?
A leak investigation finds and reports the likely source. The repair is not part of it. You get a report with photos showing where the water is getting in and what needs attention, which whoever carries out the work can follow.
Roof leak investigations around Cobham
Cobham is within about 5 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain finds any gap they leave. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 0.2 miles south-west, show how far back building in the area around Cobham goes. Older homes in the wider area frequently have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Trees in and around Jeskyns shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters. Take a building like Cobham Primary School: tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Cobham can all book roof leak investigations. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof leak investigations: DA12. We offer roof leak investigations to properties on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road. Close by, we survey roofs in Upper Bush (2 miles south-east), Lower Bush (2 miles south-east), Cuxton (2 miles south-east), North Halling (3 miles south-east) and Upper Halling (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (8 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Gravesend (3 miles north) and Tonbridge (14 miles south).
Local landmarks in Cobham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thamesview School, The Ship Inn and Jeskyns. The nearest railway station is Sole Street station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Rochester Castle (4.3 miles east) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
What affects the cost of roof leak investigations
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The size of the roof
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Getting in touch
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, let us know:
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and give us a few details about the property and we will point you to the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Places near Cobham
What else we do in Cobham
When to book a survey in Cobham
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Lead or mortar closes the gap wherever a roof meets a wall, chimney or dormer. When lead lifts or splits, or a mortar fillet cracks, rain runs straight in.
People normally book a survey after spotting one of these:
- Staining around the chimney inside
- Wet patches on loft insulation
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
- Brown rings on upstairs ceilings
The streets around a church such as Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene are often among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will the report include photos?
- What insurance they carry
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA