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Roof survey in Cobham, Kent
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Cobham. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
Roof survey in Cobham: what you get
Our roof surveys cover Cobham and the wider South East. We carry out surveys on weekdays and at weekends. We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance. Each survey ends with a written report, emailed with photographs and recommendations. Houses, flats and commercial buildings all follow the same careful process. When you’re ready to book, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We’re frequently asked to look into cracked mortar along the ridge and cracked or blistered flat roof coverings, on natural slate, chimney stacks and ridges, hips and valleys.
Older buildings in small places like Cobham may be listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Cobham (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Local roofs in Cobham
Cobham lies within about 5 miles of the sea, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You will also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Knowing the covering helps explain which parts of a roof are likely to need work first.
If you let a flat or house near Sole Street station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs. Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 0.2 miles south-west, show how far back building around Cobham goes. On a period home nearby, the survey separates sound original work from tired later repairs.
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Cobham, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Kent, large and small. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
We cover every part of the DA12 postcode area for roof surveys. If you need a roof survey at a property on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Landmarks near Cobham
Around Cobham, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Thamesview School, The Ship Inn and Jeskyns and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sole Street station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include 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.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. In a hamlet or village like Cobham, 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.
- We help you choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- 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 a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. You will know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Honest limits
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- The condition of the rest of the building (that is a RICS home survey)
- How the roof will behave in every kind of weather
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Lead flashings
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
Leave it or get it looked at?
It is easier to plan roof work than to react to it. A survey lets you deal with things in order of urgency, rather than calling someone out after a storm. For an older or listed building in a place like Cobham, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- Visits on any day of the week
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- A photo-illustrated written report
Landlord and commercial surveys in Cobham
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Common questions in Cobham
Will you come out to Cobham?
Yes, Cobham is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Can a landlord with a rental near Sole Street station book a roof survey?
Of course. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you give a life expectancy for the roof?
We do not give a number of years. The report explains the condition of each part and the signs of wear, with recommendations ranked by urgency.
Do you carry out asbestos surveys?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and a specialist asbestos surveyor should check them.
Will you climb onto the roof?
When the roof and the conditions make it safe, yes. We also use views from the ground, windows and the loft space.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the roof space where there is safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
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What affects the price in Cobham
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- How big the roof is
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
What we need to know
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
- What made you get in touch
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
When you are ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
What we look for on each type of roof
Concrete interlocking tiles
Many post-war houses have concrete interlocking tiles. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Flat roof coverings
Standing water, blisters and splits all point to wear. Upstands and outlets are checked too, since leaks often start there.