Greater London · London and the South East
Broadfields Estate Drone Roof Survey
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach for Broadfields Estate and the rest of Greater London. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Flashings that have come away
DIY checks: what’s safe
It is useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
How a drone roof survey works in Broadfields Estate
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we’re surveying, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We survey the roof you’ve asked us to look at. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. Typical surveys look at flat roofs on upper floors that hold water and ridge and hip pieces working loose, across chimney stacks, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
London’s roofs are often hard to see from the street: 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.
The written findings come by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Broadfields Estate (HA8, NW7)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Broadfields Estate
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Broadfields Estate?
It rarely stops a survey, but it is worth planning. Tell us what parking is available nearby, and the visit is planned around it.
Is my home in Broadfields Estate listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
How long does the visit take?
On site, it normally takes about 1–2 hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. That includes the checks before the drone goes up.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Does the report include photographs?
Yes, every report has them. Each finding is shown in a picture where possible.
How do I book a survey in Broadfields Estate?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Are you registered with the CAA?
We are. Our Flyer ID and Operator ID come from the CAA, and the drone itself is under 250g.
When to book a survey in Broadfields Estate
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from the ground and bring the camera close to the roof.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Flashings that have come away
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
Take a building like Rosh Pinah Primary School: a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Are they insured for the work?
- How soon the report will arrive
What a drone roof survey looks like in Broadfields Estate
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. Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. On a semi of that age, the small roofs over the bays, the hip tiles and any later dormer each need their own look. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that is where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
For a London address like Broadfields Estate, it helps to know about controlled parking before the day. Shop and office owners around Broadwalk Centre may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof.
Broadfields Estate is about 1 mile north of Edgware, in Greater London. Broadfields Estate gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Our area takes in places right across Greater London. We also survey roofs in London.
Here we cover the HA8 and NW7 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Local streets include Clay Lane, Mowbray Road and Cranmer Road. If you’re just outside Broadfields Estate, we cover Edgware (1 mile south), Edgware Bury (1 mile north-west), The Hale (1 mile south-east), Deacon's Hill (1 mile north) and Burnt Oak (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (9 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south), St Pancras (10 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Broadfields Estate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edgwarebury Park, The Northgate School and London Academy. The closest station to Broadfields Estate is Mill Hill Broadway station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Elstree and Borehamwood Museum (2 miles north). Open spaces near Broadfields Estate include Darland's Lake and Edgware Way Grassland.
What a survey costs
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Which survey package you book
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
Getting in touch
These details help when you contact us:
- The address and postcode of the property
- When you need the report by
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What made you get in touch
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What this survey cannot tell you
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Neighbouring roofs the owner hasn’t asked us to survey
- A structural engineer’s report
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will recommend the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Tall and steep roofs
- Chimney stacks
Also near Broadfields Estate
What else we do in Broadfields Estate
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadfields Estate
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Tell us about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord, and the report can go to both. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
How the survey works
We don’t take risks to get a closer look. Everything that can be seen safely is inspected, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a visit in Broadfields Estate, parking and access are the things to plan: let us know about permits, visitor bays or off-street space, which floor the property is on and how to get into the loft. We then look at whatever is safely visible from the ground, windows, the loft and, where it is safe, the roof itself.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.