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Drone roof survey in Brasted, Greater London
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Brasted, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
How the survey works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In Brasted, as in much of London, plenty of properties are flats or terraces without side access, so the back of the roof is frequently seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, tell us when booking.
- You give us the address and tell us about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you’re buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
How to book
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: call 07833 053749 or email us. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
Advice
Drone roof survey in Brasted
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it can’t 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. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. If there’s no safe loft access, the report says so. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and fragile roofs, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and lifted or split lead flashings.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. Drone photos and thermal images can show parts of a roof that are hard to reach safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. Thermal images show surface temperature, not water itself, so findings are checked with moisture readings.
If any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, we say so in the report. That way, it is clear what was covered and what wasn’t, and what we’d suggest next.
- Where
- Brasted (TN16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Felt often lasts around 15 to 20 years, EPDM rubber around 30 to 50 and GRP up to about 30. We record the signs of age we can see.
Do you need a drone roof survey in Brasted?
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
If you look after a building such as Combe Bank School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from the ground, the loft, the roof or by drone
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
Landlord and commercial surveys in Brasted
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos.
Common questions in Brasted
How do I find out if my home in Brasted is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can parking be tricky for a visit in Brasted?
Usually it is manageable with a little notice. Let us know what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Will the drone show what’s under the tiles?
No. A drone shows the outside surfaces of the roof in close detail, but it cannot see under the coverings. Where there’s safe access, we check the roof space from inside.
Are you registered with the CAA?
Yes. Our registration covers a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. The drone we use weighs under 250g, flown within the rules for the open category.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only where it is safe to do so. We check everything that can safely be seen: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where applicable. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Will you photograph next door’s garden?
No, the camera is kept on your roof. Neighbouring homes and gardens are not the subject. A quick word with the neighbours is a good idea.
What happens after the survey?
You will receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t 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.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery. That part is for a survey.
What a drone roof survey looks like in Brasted
Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Quebec House about 1.5 miles south-west, Brasted sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Martin are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, 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. Brasted is in London, so parking needs planning: a visitor permit or a nearby bay makes the day easier, as a space near the door can’t be promised.
Brasted is about 3 miles west of Sevenoaks, in Greater London. Whether the building in Brasted is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof. Across Greater London, we cover Brasted and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Crawley.
We work across the TN16 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on High Street, Station Road and Watermill Close. We also cover the places around Brasted: Sundridge (1 mile east), Brasted Chart (1 mile south), Chipstead (2 miles east), Chevening (2 miles north-east) and Bessels Green (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns like Orpington (7 miles north), New Cross (15 miles north-west), Thornton Heath (13 miles north-west), Croydon (11 miles north-west), East Dulwich (15 miles north-west) and Plumstead (15 miles north).
Around Brasted
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The White Hart pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Dunton Green station, about 3.1 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Sevenoaks Museum (3.8 miles east) and Tandridge Priory (3.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Brasted include Betsom's Hill and Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Why act early in Brasted
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. London’s older roofs often have bitumen felt underlay or none at all, so a slipped slate can soon mean water inside. Left alone, that means wet timbers and plaster, which is a far bigger job than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Brasted
- An independent view of the roof
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
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