Kent · London and the South East
Brandfold Drone Roof Survey
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Brandfold, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
How a drone roof survey works in Brandfold
Tall, steep, large or fragile roofs can’t always be inspected up close. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. The photos go into a written report. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. Common reasons to book are gaps where slates or tiles have gone and hidden gutters full of leaves, on tall and steep roofs, large and complex roofs and chimney stacks.
In a small place like Brandfold, open ground can mean strong wind. High wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. We plan the journey, access and timing around the weather. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Brandfold (TN17)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Large commercial roofs
Older cement sheet roofs may contain asbestos. We flag it in the report so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check.
The survey, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos. As for time on site, most surveys take an hour or two at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. In a hamlet or village like Brandfold, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it is checked too.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before the survey
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Let us know about parking before the day
Booking a survey
If you’re buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email when you’re ready.
Advice
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Brandfold
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years.
Problems we come across often include:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
Historic houses such as Scotney Castle, about 3.5 miles south-west, show how far back building around Brandfold goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- Are they insured for the work?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
When you need someone else
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Brandfold
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Large and complex roofs
Airspace, weather and Brandfold roofs
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Take a building like Goudhurst and Kilndown Church of England Primary School: big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church like St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Brandfold is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out drone roof surveys in Brandfold for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Our area takes in places right across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the TN17 postcode area for drone roof surveys. You’ll find streets such as Gore Lane and Lidwells Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Brandfold: Broad Ford (1 mile west), Capel Cross (1 mile north-west), Goudhurst (1 mile south), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west) and Horsmonden (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north), Foley Park (11 miles north) and Paddock Wood (5 miles north-west).
Near you in Brandfold
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gill, among other places. Brandfold’s nearest station is Marden station, roughly 3.4 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.5 miles south-west).
What you can safely check yourself
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brandfold
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, call 07833 053749 or email us with the addresses.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, putting the urgent items at the top.
Places near Brandfold
What else we do in Brandfold
Brandfold questions
Are there drone restrictions around Brandfold?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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.
Will you come out to Brandfold?
Yes, Brandfold is covered. Our area covers London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
How fast do I get the report?
That depends on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Reports are sent by email.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only when it’s safe. Most of what we need can be seen from safe viewpoints, the loft and, where it applies, a drone.
What’s the best way to book?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What does the report include?
A written report with photos, covering the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.