Kent · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Broadwater Down
Drone roof surveys across Broadwater Down, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photographs.
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
About our drone roof survey in Broadwater Down
A drone shows the outside of a roof very well, but it can’t see inside. We check the loft from inside where it’s safe, since that is where leaks and condensation frequently show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. The report sets out what the drone showed and what we found inside. If there is no safe loft access, the report says so. If you’ve noticed vegetation in valleys and gutters and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, we can find out what’s behind it.
Older cottages and houses around Broadwater Down may have little insulation, and some have extensions with their own roofs. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Results depend on the weather, so the visit is planned around the forecast.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Broadwater Down (TN2, TN4, TN1)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we can’t see
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
Drone roof surveys around Broadwater Down
Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The wider area around Broadwater Down has a long history of building, with Groombridge Place about 2.7 miles west. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Broadwater Down Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. If you live in an older home near St Mark's Church, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Broadwater Down is about 1 mile south-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Bookings from Broadwater Down are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Broadwater Down is one of the towns and villages in Kent we cover for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
All of TN2, TN4 and TN1 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Frant Road, Eridge Road and Ramslye Road and the roads around them. Broadwater Down is on the A267, so it is easy for us to get to. We also cover Hawkenbury (1 mile east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (1 mile north-east), Rusthall (2 miles north-west), Langton Green (2 miles north-west) and Bells Yew Green (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Sevenoaks (12 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles north), Kings Hill (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (7 miles north-east), Southborough (3 miles north) and Edenbridge (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Broadwater Down
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sir Alf Ramsey pub, Dunorlan Park and Bennett Memorial Diocesan School. The nearest railway station is Tunbridge Wells station, about 0.9 miles north-east. A little further out are The Corn Exchange (0.5 miles north-east) and The Amelia (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Broadwater Down includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
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’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Parking around Broadwater Down is typically easier than in a town centre, but mention lanes, gates or long drives. Low roofs on bungalows can often be seen well from the ground, and the loft shows the rest, while taller roofs may need other vantage points or the drone where applicable.
- We start with the address and what you’d like checked.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- The drone photographs the roof closely, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
How to book
If you’re buying, it is useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
What affects the price in Broadwater Down
The price reflects the time and kit the roof needs. The main factors are:
- The roof’s overall size
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- House, block, shop or office
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What’s prompted the survey
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or email us with the details.
FAQs for Broadwater Down
Do you cover smaller places like Broadwater Down?
Yes. Broadwater Down is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Broadwater Down?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photographs and recommendations. It is yours to share with a seller, insurer, roofer or managing agent, whichever applies.
What does the report include?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We check the parts we are given access to.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Just say which days work for you.
When to book a survey in Broadwater Down
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. A drone gets close-up views from a safe position on the ground.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
Hotels and guest houses near Broadwater Down cannot easily close rooms for a leak.
What to check before booking
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadwater Down
Landlords and letting agents in Broadwater Down book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photographs gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.