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Broxted Drone Roof Survey
Need a drone roof survey in Broxted? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Damage after a storm that can’t be seen from below
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on any day of the week, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Broxted
We fly a sub-250g drone, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. It stays within sight for the whole flight, and well below the 120-metre height limit. Each flight is planned with the site and its surroundings in mind. Airspace and weather are checked before every flight. We never fly where it is not safe. We survey fragile roofs, tall and steep roofs and chimney stacks, and the problems we are asked to look at most are hidden gutters full of leaves and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
In a village or hamlet like Broxted, 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 checked before the visit, and the journey is planned ahead of time. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
Most points in the report come with a picture, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Location
- Broxted (CM6)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Anything inside the loft or under the coverings
- A structural engineer’s report
- Close-up photos of next door’s property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
What we look at
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Fragile roofs
What we’re asked to look at in Broxted
Height and steep pitches make close inspection risky. Tall townhouses, blocks of flats and offices are typical. We fly from ground level and bring the camera close to the roof.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Chimney tops in poor condition
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
Take an older house close to Church of St Mary the Virgin: older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How long the report takes to arrive
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. In a hamlet or village like Broxted, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- We arrange any permission that’s needed before we fly.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The drone captures close-up photos of the coverings, chimneys, valleys and gutters.
- We email a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
How to prepare
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
Getting a price
To get a price for drone roof surveys in Broxted, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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What else we do in Broxted
What we look for on each type of roof
Valleys and parapet gutters
A butterfly roof drains to a central valley gutter. You can’t see it from the street at all, but a drone shows it clearly.
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is usually out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Flying and imaging in Broxted
The flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport covers Broxted, or comes right up to its edge. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. The drone we use is under 250g, flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
With Horham Hall about 1.4 miles north-east, the area around Broxted has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Broxted is about 7 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Whether the building in Broxted is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, we can survey the roof on a weekday or at the weekend. We cover towns and villages across Essex. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Postcode districts we cover here for drone roof surveys: CM6. Whether your property is on St Mary's Mews and Cranham Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. Neighbouring places we cover for drone roof surveys include Brick End (1 mile south), Henham (2 miles west), Debden Green (3 miles north), Fuller's End (3 miles west) and Elsenham (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (13 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (7 miles north), Halstead (15 miles east) and Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Broxted
The nearest railway station is Stansted Airport station, roughly 2.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Little Easton Moat (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Broxted include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
Common questions in Broxted
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broxted?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. 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.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Broxted?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Broxted is inside, or right on the edge of, the flight restriction zone around Stansted Airport. Before any flight there, we ask the airport for permission, and the flight only goes ahead if it is given. A small drone cannot fly safely in high wind or heavy rain.
What do I do with the report?
You will get the report by email. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Why act early in Broxted
Planning roof work without seeing the roof is a gamble. Our report shows the condition of each area, with recommendations prioritised by urgency where relevant. You can tackle the urgent items first. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Broxted, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, inc. VAT. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% of clients satisfied
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Clear package prices, with VAT included
- An independent look at the roof
Read our cost guide and our case studies.