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Drone roof survey in Broomfield, Kent
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out drone roof surveys in Broomfield and across Kent.
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
For landlords and managing agents
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 around your tenants.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer.
Drone roof survey in Broomfield: what you get
From the air, the outer surfaces are clear, but it cannot see inside. We check the loft from inside where it is safe, since that is where leaks and condensation often show first. Inside and out together tell you far more. Your report shows the drone photos alongside what we saw in the loft. Where the loft can’t be reached safely, we note it. We survey chimney stacks, valleys and parapet gutters and fragile roofs, and people most frequently book us about lead work pulling away at abutments and storm damage on steep or tall roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Broomfield are listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager does not touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Broomfield (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Broomfield
What else we do in Broomfield
DIY checks: what’s safe
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and a fall can be serious. That is where a survey comes in.
You can learn a lot from the ground. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.
Drone roof surveys in Broomfield: local notes
Broomfield is within about 2 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons.
If you look after a building such as Herne Church of England Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Broomfield is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Bookings from Broomfield are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Broomfield and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Canterbury.
All of CT6 is within our area for drone roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Barley Close, The Meadows and Ladyfields or anywhere close by, we can help. If you’re just outside Broomfield, we cover Hunters Forstal (1 mile west), Herne (1 mile south-west), Hillborough (1 mile north-east), Millbank (1 mile south-east) and Hawthorn (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (10 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
What’s near Broomfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Curtis Wood, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Herne Bay High School, among other places. Broomfield’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, about 1.5 miles west. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Why it is worth a survey now in Broomfield
On a tall building, problems are frequently found only when water comes in. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. A drone survey finds them sooner. In a small place like Broomfield, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
Why us?
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- 20+ years’ experience
Read what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
Common questions in Broomfield
Is Broomfield within the area you cover?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Are there drone restrictions around Broomfield?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, as long as access is agreed. The roof of a block or converted house is frequently shared, so we need permission from the freeholder or managing agent. We can only inspect what we’re given access to.
What happens next?
We email you the written report with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys run on any day of the week. To find a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
What we do, step by step
You don’t 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. The survey itself takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. For a village or hamlet like Broomfield, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- A date is fixed, with a fallback in case the weather turns.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- Where there’s safe access, we check the loft as well.
- Everything is written up, with the aerial photos and our advice.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
What a drone roof survey does not cover
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Roofs and gardens beyond the one we are surveying
- A structural engineer’s report
- A flight on a day when the weather isn’t safe
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
Do you need a drone roof survey in Broomfield?
Many roofs are never seen properly from the ground. You can’t see the back slope, the valleys or the chimney tops. Problems in those places frequently go unseen until they leak, which is why owners turn to a drone.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Bartholomew, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
What to check before booking
- What the survey won’t cover
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see