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Brabourne Drone Roof Survey
A careful look at the roof at your property in Brabourne, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
About our drone roof survey in Brabourne
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it cannot see under the coverings or into the loft. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, because the underside tells its own story. Together, the two give a fuller picture. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are wind damage high on the roof and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Villages like Brabourne often stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly.
- Location
- Brabourne (TN25)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Move stored items away from the hatch
- Shut pets inside while we fly
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
File the report and photos with your home documents. They give you something to compare against later.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
DIY checks: what’s safe
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level.
What this survey can’t tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll tell you before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brabourne
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
What we do, step by step
We’ll ask a few questions first, such as when any problem began and what work has been done before. Then the inspection itself takes between one and two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. For a village or hamlet like Brabourne, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can safely be seen, inside and out.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are looked at.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Leave side gates unlocked
Arrange a survey
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Brabourne, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Advice
Brabourne questions
Are there drone restrictions around Brabourne?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How do I find out if my home in Brabourne is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are frequently shared, so the freeholder or managing agent needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and the report uses them to show each finding.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Tell us the address and a little about the roof, and we’ll recommend the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
What does a roof survey cost?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
When does the report arrive?
That depends on the survey you book: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
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Why it is worth a survey now in Brabourne
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. You get photos of every part we can see. You can tackle the urgent items first. In a place like Brabourne, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included, and we’ll tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Package prices that include VAT
- A written report with photos
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Drone roof surveys around Brabourne
Historic houses such as Westenhanger Castle, about 3.3 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Brabourne goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
Anyone responsible for a site like Brabourne Church of England Primary School will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark like Church of St Mary, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Brabourne is about 6 miles east of Ashford, in Kent. Bookings from Brabourne are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our Kent coverage includes Brabourne. Canterbury is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in TN25 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Street and Canterbury Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Bircholt Forstal (1 mile west), Brabourne Lees (1 mile south-west), Lilyvale (1 mile south-west), Smeeth (2 miles south-west) and Ridgeway (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (6 miles west), Canterbury (11 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (8 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Brabourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Five Bells pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Westenhanger station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find William Harvey Hospital (3.6 miles west) and Lympne Castle (4.6 miles south). Not far away are Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.