Kent · London and the South East
Bobbing Thermal Roof Survey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Bobbing, from an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Cold areas below the roof
- Water getting in at parapets and stacks
About our thermal roof survey in Bobbing
Your report sets out the thermal images alongside ordinary photos, 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. If you have questions, the in-person consultation gives you time to go through them. There is a 12-month follow-up as well. Typical surveys look at wet areas near outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, across insulated roof spaces, loft conversions and commercial roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Bobbing, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Place
- Bobbing (ME9)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Surveys for landlords and agents in Bobbing
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Airspace, weather and Bobbing roofs
Bobbing is within about 3 miles of the coast, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. If your survey includes the drone, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Bartholomew, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof frequently shows up clearly on a thermal image. Take a building like Grove Park Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Bobbing, the roof can be surveyed. Across Kent, we cover Bobbing and the places around it. Maidstone is in our area too.
Here we cover the ME9 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. You will find streets such as Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close, all of which we cover. Other places close to Bobbing include Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
Near you in Bobbing
Typical jobs here are in homes near Westlands School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newington station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Court Hall Museum (1.4 miles east) and Bayford Court (1.9 miles east).
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences often show through. We confirm any patterns with moisture readings.
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there is safe access.
How we price thermal roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Which survey package you book
- Roof area
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
What to tell us when you get in touch
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What’s prompted the survey
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
FAQs for Bobbing
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Bobbing?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Bobbing?
Yes, Bobbing is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. You can phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and don’t carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Can you do a thermal survey in any weather?
Conditions on the day have a big effect on what the camera can show. Dry, calm weather after some sun gives the best chance of clear images. We record the conditions in the report, so you know how much weight to give the images.
How do I arrange a thermal roof survey in Bobbing?
It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof. Surveys run on any day of the week.
What can thermal imaging tell me about my roof?
The camera records how the surface temperature varies. The patterns can suggest wet insulation, gaps in insulation or heat escaping. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable cover most of what’s needed.
Useful tips for Bobbing property owners
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Note where damp appears and after what weather
- Check from ground level or a window, never by climbing
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Bobbing, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- You get the report the same day, with an in-person consultation to follow.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
How to book
To get a price for thermal roof surveys in Bobbing, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.