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Drone roof survey in East Lavington, West Sussex
Drone roof surveys across East Lavington, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Drone roof survey in East Lavington: what you get
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The Premium Survey includes a drone inspection where it applies, along with structural analysis, a same-day report and an in-person consultation. It also includes a follow-up after 12 months. We will tell you if a drone is not the right tool for your roof. Every drone survey comes with a written report and close-up photos. If you’ve noticed lifted or split lead flashings and blocked valleys and parapet gutters, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on chimney stacks, flat roofs on upper floors and fragile roofs alike.
Some older homes in villages like East Lavington are listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof, 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.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Location
- East Lavington (GU28)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Questions from East Lavington
How do I find out if my home in East Lavington is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Are there drone restrictions around East Lavington?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. 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.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs like sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Do I need to be at home?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access.
Do you cover East Lavington?
Yes, we do. We carry out drone roof surveys in East Lavington, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
Will you check the loft?
If it is needed and safe to reach, yes. Inside, we look for damp, staining, gaps and sagging, as far as the space allows.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put with the most urgent first where relevant.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Photos from a drone survey show how the roof looks today. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It helps when you plan ahead. Around East Lavington, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before you book.
What you get with us
- Every finding written up with photos
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
Read our cost guide and two real surveys.
Useful tips for East Lavington property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Make sure there is room outside for the drone to take off
- Check the loft can be reached
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
- Share the postcode so we can check for restrictions
File the report and photos with your home documents. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Every so often, look in the loft space with a torch, keeping to boarded areas. The underside often shows problems before the outside does. Photograph anything new.
Drone roof surveys in East Lavington: local notes
The wider area around East Lavington has a long history of building, with Bignor Roman Villa about 2.9 miles south-east. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
For an older house near a landmark like The Parish Church of St Peter, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from ground level, and that’s where a view from above or with a thermal imager helps.
East Lavington is about 9 miles north-east of Chichester, in West Sussex. Surveys in East Lavington work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful look at what can be seen safely, photographs and a clear written report. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex, large and small. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
We work across the GU28 postcode area for drone roof surveys and the streets around it. If you are just outside East Lavington, we cover Duncton (1 mile north-east), Graffham (1 mile north-west), Sutton (2 miles south-east), Rotherbridge (3 miles north-east) and Selham (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (10 miles south), Chichester (9 miles south-west), Selsey (15 miles south), Littlehampton (10 miles south-east) and Emsworth (14 miles south-west).
Near you in East Lavington
Around East Lavington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Parish Church of St Giles, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Coultershaw Heritage Site (2.6 miles north-east) and Midhurst Community Hospital (5.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bignor Hill and Graffham Common.
Prices for drone roof surveys in East Lavington
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to let us know when you contact us
What helps most when you contact us:
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Common roof problems in East Lavington
Big commercial and industrial roofs cover a lot of ground. The drone covers the surface area by area. That gives a clearer picture of the roof as a whole.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Ponding and splits on a high flat roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Graffham CofE Infant School, a view from above covers a wide roof far faster than walking it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- When you’ll get the report
- What the survey won’t cover
Checking the roof from the ground
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That’s where a survey comes in, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
You can learn a lot from ground level. 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.
What happens on the day
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available, including by drone where it’s applicable and the weather allows. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere as small as East Lavington, access is frequently the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We confirm whether a drone suits your roof.
- We agree a date, including weekends, subject to the weather.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- If the loft can be reached safely, it’s checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
For a price for drone roof surveys in East Lavington, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.