Kent · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Broomfield, Kent
An experienced roof surveyor for drone roof surveys in Broomfield. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
What happens on the day
A survey visit follows a simple order: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most houses; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Cottages and farmhouses around Broomfield frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- You give us the address and let us know about the roof.
- Any flight restriction at the address is checked, with permission requested if required.
- 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.
- We email the report with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Book a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will explain the options and the price.
Related advice
About our drone roof survey in Broomfield
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Flight restriction zones around airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick and London City need permission from the airport or air traffic control. Central London has restricted areas of its own, which need NATS permission. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prison sites also have drone restriction zones. We survey large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and valleys and parapet gutters, and people most often book us about lead work pulling away at abutments and moss and weeds taking hold up top.
In a village or hamlet like Broomfield, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what can’t be reached safely. Weather and airspace are looked at ahead of the visit, and the journey is planned in advance. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later.
- Place
- Broomfield (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Broomfield
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. It is almost impossible to see from ground level, but it’s plain to see from the air.
Steep slate and tile slopes
Walking on fragile coverings can break them. A drone avoids that, so the survey doesn’t add damage.
Broomfield questions
Is Broomfield within the area you cover?
Yes. Broomfield is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is drone flying allowed in Broomfield?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, so you can see what we mean.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll explain what’s needed.
How do I arrange a drone roof survey in Broomfield?
Simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, inc. VAT.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Broomfield
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photos included.
What we are asked to look at in Broomfield
Large roofs take a long time to see on foot. The drone covers the surface area by area, showing patterns of wear that are hard to spot up close. You see the whole roof, not just the parts near an access point.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
With Leeds Castle about 0.4 miles north-west, the area around Broomfield has a long history. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- How soon the report will arrive
- What experience they bring
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
What this survey cannot tell you
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Keep these in mind:
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- Structural calculations (that is a structural engineer’s job)
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
Drones, thermal imaging and Broomfield roofs
The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight. Every flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
The streets around a church like Church of St Margaret are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. Anyone responsible for a site like Leeds and Broomfield Church of England Primary School will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Broomfield is about 5 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. If you’re in Broomfield, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the ME17 postcode area for drone roof surveys. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Chegworth (1 mile east), Ashbank (1 mile north-west), Kingswood (1 mile south), Eyhorne Street (1 mile north) and Leeds (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (5 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-east), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Minster (14 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
What’s near Broomfield
Around Broomfield, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Park Gate Inn, among other places. Broomfield’s nearest station is Hollingbourne station, about 1.6 miles north. A little further out are Leeds Castle (within half a mile north-west) and KIMS hospital (4.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Detling Hill.
Practical tips
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Book early if you’re near an airport
- Be ready to move the date if the weather turns
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
Your report arrives by email, with close-up photographs from the flight. Findings are set out in plain English, and recommendations are ranked by urgency where that helps.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.