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Thermal imaging roof survey in Cobham, Kent
Wondering about the roof at a property in Cobham? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Cobham and across Kent.
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
How a thermal roof survey works in Cobham
Our Premium Survey, from £400, brings together a full roof inspection and thermal imaging. It also includes a drone inspection where applicable, a structural analysis and a same-day report. An in-person consultation and a 12-month follow-up are included too. You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’re worried about moisture around outlets and upstands and areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Cobham, 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 ground level. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Where we can’t see part of the roof, the report says so. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Place
- Cobham (DA12)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Cobham
Some buyers want extra detail before they commit to a purchase. A Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, a drone inspection where it applies and a same-day report, which suits a purchase that’s moving quickly.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Heat escaping through the roof
- Water that travels before it shows
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
Historic houses such as Cobham College, about 0.2 miles south-west, show how far back building around Cobham goes. Close-up aerial shots and thermal images let an old roof be checked without anyone disturbing it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What the survey will not cover
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Questions from Cobham
How do I find out if my home in Cobham is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Will you come out to Cobham?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when booking.
Does thermal imaging work on slate and tile roofs?
On pitched roofs, the camera can point to heat loss and some damp patterns. We explain what the images can and can’t tell you, and back them up with a visual inspection and moisture readings.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see each point for yourself.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
Over 20 years and more than 5,000 surveys.
Can you check my loft insulation with a thermal camera?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. We don’t give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
How fast do I get the report?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. All of them come by email, ready to forward.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run on any day of the week, which can make access easier.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Don’t switch the heating off before the visit
- Use the report as a baseline for later checks
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
The report explains the conditions on the day and how they affected the images. That way you know how much weight to give each finding.
Deal with small splits and lifted seams promptly. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you need to know. We then inspect everything that can be seen safely. The survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. In a small place like Cobham, access is normally the main thing to plan. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- You tell us about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
Related advice
What this survey cannot tell you
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so there are some things a survey can’t cover:
- Proving moisture from the images alone
- Hidden layers that need to be opened up to check
- An energy rating for the building
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roofs we survey in Cobham
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Flying and imaging in Cobham
Cobham lies within about 5 miles of the sea, and wind off the sea can be strong. Calm, dry conditions after a sunny day suit thermal imaging best, so the visit is planned around the forecast. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Cobham Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that is where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
Cobham is about 3 miles south of Gravesend, in Kent. If you are in Cobham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our Kent coverage includes Cobham. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Thermal roof surveys in DA12 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on The Street, Lawrence Drive and Cobhambury Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Nearby, we also carry out thermal 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).
Local landmarks in Cobham
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thamesview School, The Ship Inn and Jeskyns. The closest station to Cobham is Sole Street station, about 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). Not far away are Gad's Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
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Can I check my roof myself?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.