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Drone roof survey in Broadwater Farm, Greater London
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out drone roof surveys in Broadwater Farm, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broadwater Farm
Our drone weighs under 250g, and we are a CAA-registered drone operator, with a Flyer ID and an Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and within the 120-metre limit that applies to all drones in the open category. Every flight is planned around the roof, the site and the people nearby. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it isn’t safe. Typical surveys look at loose ridge and hip tiles and blistered or cracked flat roof coverings, across flat roofs on upper floors, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters.
Many London roofs are hidden from the pavement: butterfly roofs behind parapets, dormer tops and flat roofs over back additions. That is where a view from the air or a thermal camera helps, by showing what cannot be reached safely. The weather decides the day: both drones and thermal cameras need the right conditions. What a thermal image shows is temperature, so anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter.
We keep jargon out of it: if work is needed, the report says so clearly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Broadwater Farm (N17, N15, N22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What happens on the day
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. In a London area like Broadwater Farm, the main things to sort out are parking and access: 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’s 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.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Leave side gates unlocked
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Drones, thermal imaging and Broadwater Farm roofs
London’s airspace includes flight restriction zones around Heathrow, London City Airport and London Heliport, and restricted areas over Hyde Park, the City of London and the Isle of Dogs. Every London address is checked against them before a flight. In outer London, interwar semis with hipped, tiled roofs sit alongside older slate-roofed terraces. If your home in Broadwater Farm is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. Many roofs like these can’t be judged properly from the pavement, and that’s where a view from above or a thermal image earns its place.
Shop and office owners around The Mall Wood Green may find that thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If your house is among the older ones in the streets near St Philip the Apostle, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Broadwater Farm is about 2 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. If you’re in Broadwater Farm, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Broadwater Farm is one of the places in Greater London where we work. London is in our area too.
Drone roof surveys in N17, N15 and N22 are booked the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes and businesses on High Road, Ripon Road and Clyde Road. Main roads around Broadwater Farm include the A10, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Broadwater Farm: Tottenham (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile south-west), Tottenham Green (1 mile south-east), Duckett's Green (1 mile south-west) and South Tottenham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
Landmarks near Broadwater Farm
In Broadwater Farm, that means homes and buildings near Park View School, Bruce Castle Park and Bruce Castle School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bruce Grove station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and North Middlesex University Hospital (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Broadwater Farm include Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Broadwater Farm
Photographing a roof from the air does not touch it. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. Any roof job in Broadwater Farm means planning around parking, neighbours and access. That’s a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, including VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
Read how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Broadwater Farm
Any of our surveys can be booked by landlords, agents and building managers in Broadwater Farm. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps when budgeting.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The roof’s overall size
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, from £400 inc. VAT. We’ll tell you which package suits the questions you have.
What we need to know
A few details help us suggest the right survey and price. When you contact us, tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- When you need the report by
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- What’s prompted the survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or email us and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Towns and villages near Broadwater Farm
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Broadwater Farm
Strong winds can lift slates, tiles and ridge pieces. Damage on a high or steep roof is hard to judge from the garden. A drone shows what has slipped, lifted or gone.
A survey can pick up problems like:
- Outlets choked with leaves and silt
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Broadwater Farm is in London, so parking needs planning: tell us about permits, visitor bays or off-street space as you book, as a space near the door cannot be promised.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- What exactly goes into their report
Roof by roof
Chimney stacks
From the air, a lean or a loose pot is easy to see. We record what we find with photos.
Ridges and hips
The ridge takes wind from both sides. A drone shows cracked mortar and loose ridge tiles.
FAQs for Broadwater Farm
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Broadwater Farm?
Typically it’s manageable with a little notice. Let us know the parking rules on your street and we’ll work around them.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broadwater Farm?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
What if it is windy or raining on the day?
The flight waits for better weather. Wind and heavy rain are the two things that ground a small drone, so a new date is agreed with you, or look from other safe viewpoints if you’d rather.
Do you cover Broadwater Farm?
Yes. Our area covers London and South East England, Broadwater Farm included.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the roof space and a drone where it applies, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t carry out asbestos surveys or testing. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.