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Thermal imaging roof survey in Cobham, Surrey
Thermal imaging to find moisture and heat loss patterns in a roof for Cobham, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Damp that repairs haven’t cured
- Gaps in loft insulation
- Water that travels before it shows
Thermal roof survey in Cobham: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it’s colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. It isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation. We survey commercial roofs, ceilings below the roof and insulated roof spaces, and common reasons people get in touch are areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions and wet insulation beneath the membrane.
In smaller places like Cobham, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from the ground. The parts you can’t see, such as rear slopes, valleys and chimney tops, are where a drone or thermal camera adds detail. The forecast decides the day, as calm, dry conditions suit both. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
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 applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Cobham (KT11)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Cobham
Prices vary from roof to roof, for these reasons:
- House, block, shop or office
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Helping us price your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
- The property’s address and postcode
You can call us seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Checking the roof from ground level
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What happens on the day
Every visit follows the same pattern: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Parking around Cobham is usually easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. On bungalows and lower roofs, much can be seen from the ground, with the loft showing the underside, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where it applies.
- 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.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
Book a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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What this survey cannot tell you
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- A formal energy assessment
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Pitched roof slopes
- Loft conversions
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Insulated roof spaces
- Flat roofs
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Your questions about thermal roof surveys in Cobham
Is Cobham within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is Cobham in the area you cover?
Yes, Cobham is within the area we cover. We work right across London and South East England. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Our surveys are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What’s in the survey report?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
Does someone need to be in?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
When does the report arrive?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Will the survey show heat loss through my roof?
Thermal images can suggest where heat is escaping and where insulation may be missing. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations, but the report shows where to look more closely.
Airspace, weather and Cobham roofs
Older houses across Surrey often have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. Historic houses such as The Homewood, about 1.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Cobham goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs.
If you look after a building such as St Andrew's CofE Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near Church of St Andrew, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view from the air or with a thermal camera helps.
Cobham is about 6 miles west of Epsom, in Surrey. We survey roofs in Cobham and the rest of Surrey, as part of our work across London and the South East. Across Surrey, we cover Cobham. There is also a page for Guildford.
Here we cover the KT11 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Local streets include High Street, Summerhays and Fairfield Park, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Cobham, we cover Stoke D'Abernon (1 mile south-east), Oxshott (2 miles east), West End (2 miles north), Pachesham Park (3 miles east) and Esher (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Guildford (10 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Horley (15 miles south-east) and Redhill (12 miles south-east).
What’s near Cobham
In Cobham, that means homes and buildings near The Running Mare pub and West End Common. For rail, the closest station is Cobham & Stoke Dabernon station, roughly 1.1 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Elmbridge Museum (3 miles north-east) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Cobham include Jubilee Wood and Claremont Lake.
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Parapet and valley gutters can overflow inside a building. We use the camera and moisture readings to help follow it.
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
On larger commercial single-ply roofs, thermal imaging can help target moisture readings. That makes the survey more focused.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant in advance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Cobham and across Surrey can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.