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Broadfield Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Broadfield, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
How a drone roof survey works in Broadfield
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. Common reasons to book are flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack, across flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and large and complex roofs.
Even in a smaller place like Broadfield, there may be airfields or restrictions nearby, so every drone flight starts with a check of the Drone Safety Map. Exposed sites can be windy, and a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind. Each flight is planned with neighbours’ privacy in mind, as well as the airspace and the wind.
We keep jargon out of it: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, and where it can wait, that’s said too.
- Location
- Broadfield (RH11, RH10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Broadfield. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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.
Signs you need a drone roof survey in Broadfield
Parapet gutters, box gutters and central valleys sit out of sight. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until water overflows inside. From above, they’re easy to see.
Common reasons to book include:
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Lifted or split lead flashings
The streets around a church such as Christ The Lord are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What exactly goes into their report
Your questions about drone roof surveys in Broadfield
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadfield?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is drone flying allowed in Broadfield?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. The flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport comes within about 1 mile of Broadfield. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. High wind or heavy rain also stops a small drone flying.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We do not sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we are not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
How long will you be at the property?
Time on site depends on the roof; most visits take an hour or two at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The written report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.
What will the report tell me?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes an hour or two at most homes, or half a day or so for a commercial building. With a bit of garden around a house, as there frequently is around Broadfield, the roof can be viewed from several angles. Let us know if any side is fenced off or hard to reach. Inside, the loft is looked at where it can be reached safely.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- 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.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Book a survey
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
What affects the price in Broadfield
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and the package you choose.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It’s useful to include:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Roof by roof
Large commercial roofs
Fragile roof sheets and roof lights can be dangerous to walk on. A drone keeps everyone off them.
Chimney stacks
Chimney tops are hard to see from ground level. Close-up photos show the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Drone roof surveys in Broadfield: local notes
Broadfield is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Tyes Place, about 4.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Broadfield. 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 the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Seymour Primary School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. If you run a business near County Mall, big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most.
Broadfield is about 1 mile south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. Broadfield is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Broadfield is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys.
All of RH11 and RH10 is covered for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Terry Road, Hobbs Road and Clark Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Broadfield, we cover Kilnwood Vale (2 miles west), Colgate (2 miles south-west), Faygate (2 miles west), Handcross (3 miles south) and Plummers Plain (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (5 miles west), Haywards Heath (8 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south), East Grinstead (9 miles east), Billingshurst (12 miles south-west) and Roffey (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Broadfield
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Cottesmore School, Target Hill Park and The New Moon pub, among other places. The closest station to Broadfield is Crawley station, about 1.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Crawley Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Crawley Museum (1.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Tilgate Lake.
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DIY checks: what’s safe
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry, as it helps us focus the survey.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date.