Buckinghamshire · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Broughton, Buckinghamshire
We carry out drone roof surveys in Broughton and the rest of Buckinghamshire. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
FAQs for Broughton
Is drone flying allowed in Broughton?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. RAF Halton is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Will you come out to Broughton?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
Expect it to take between one and two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. The written report follows by email, on the timescale of your package.
What happens after the survey?
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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. Our survey is not a structural engineer’s report, and it does not include calculations. We will recommend an engineer if we see signs that call for one.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package, and it’s agreed before booking.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we’re allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broughton
We carry out drone roof surveys in Broughton and across London and the South East, subject to airspace checks and the weather. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. You get a written report with close-up photos and recommendations. To check whether your roof suits a drone survey, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We survey valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and worn lead at chimneys and walls.
Around Broughton, older homes can have thin loft insulation and later additions with roofs of their own. Thermal patterns and close-up photos together give a fuller picture of the roof. Anything that looks like moisture is checked with a meter. Calm, dry weather suits both methods, so the date is set with the forecast in mind.
Findings are set out part by part, from the main slopes down to the gutters and outlets, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Location
- Broughton (HP22)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we are asked to look at in Broughton
Walking on some roofs does more harm than good. Older slates and tiles break easily, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Plant growth and moss on the roof
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Anyone responsible for a site like Bierton Church of England Combined School will know that big roofs are where close-up aerial shots and thermal images show the most at once.
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the report takes to arrive
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Roof by roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Outlets, edges and roof plant are common problem areas. They’re all captured in close-up.
Valleys and parapet gutters
When a parapet outlet blocks, water can come inside. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a house, including the airspace and weather checks before take-off. Some parts of a survey depend on the weather, so a visit to Broughton is booked with the forecast in mind: drone flights and thermal imaging need the right conditions, while a look from ground level and the loft can go ahead in most weather.
- First, we check whether a drone is the right tool.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- The roof is photographed from the air, with the camera kept on your property.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or use the contact form, and we will ask about the building and what you need. You will have a price before anything is arranged.
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Can I check my roof myself?
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That is where a survey comes in.
Useful tips for Broughton property owners
Getting the most from a drone roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
If you need work done, roofers can work from the photos. The photos show the location and extent of every problem, so their quotes cover the same ground.
Check the loft now and then, with care and a good torch. A drone sees the outside, but the loft shows leaks and condensation from below. Photograph anything new.
Drones, thermal imaging and Broughton roofs
RAF Halton is about 3 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight. A number of Buckinghamshire villages keep thatched roofs on their older buildings. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. A drone or thermal camera adds most on the steep, tall and hidden parts of roofs like these.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St James, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Shop and office owners around Friars Square may find that large commercial roofs are frequently easiest to see by drone or thermal camera.
Broughton is about 2 miles east of Aylesbury, in Buckinghamshire. We provide drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broughton. Broughton is one of the towns and villages in Buckinghamshire we cover for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Milton Keynes page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: HP22. If you need a drone roof survey at a property on Nutmeg Close, Foxtail Close and Herald Street or anywhere close by, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Burcott (1 mile north-west), Broughton Crossing (1 mile west), Bierton (1 mile north-west), Bedgrove (1 mile south) and Turnfurlong (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover High Wycombe (14 miles south), Chesham (10 miles south-east), Buckingham (15 miles north-west), Amersham (13 miles south-east), Princes Risborough (7 miles south) and Haydon Hill (3 miles west).
What’s near Broughton
Around Broughton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Dog House, Stocklake Park Community School and Aylesbury Grammar School. The nearest railway station is Aylesbury station, roughly 2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Friars Square (1.9 miles west) and Roald Dahl Children's Gallery (1.9 miles west). Not far away are Dancersend Nature Reserve and Haddington Hill.
Why it is worth a survey now in Broughton
It is hard to plan maintenance for a roof nobody has looked at. You get photos of every part we can see, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. That helps you put the work in order. In an older home around Broughton, water from a roof defect can get into timber and plaster, which is far harder to put right than the roof fault itself.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Package prices that include VAT
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Read our cost guide or two real surveys.