West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone roof survey in Lagness, West Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Lagness, using drones and thermal imaging where it applies. Call or email for a price.
- Coverings that have slipped high up on the roof
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
FAQs for Lagness
Is my home in Lagness listed or in a conservation area?
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. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Lagness within the area you cover?
Yes. Lagness is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does your drone take thermal images?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is a separate check, included in our Premium Survey.
Will I get photos?
Yes, every report has them. Pictures sit next to the findings they show, which makes the report easy to follow.
How soon will I get the report?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Drone roof survey in Lagness: what you get
Every flight starts with an airspace check. Near protected airports such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, flight restriction zones mean permission is needed first. Parts of central London have restricted areas too, where NATS permission is needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points instead and tell you. Prisons have their own drone restriction zones too. We’re often asked to look into coverings that have slipped high up on the roof and flat roofs on upper floors that hold water, on valleys and parapet gutters, chimney stacks and large and complex roofs.
In a village or hamlet like Lagness, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first, and the journey is planned beforehand. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the 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.
- Place
- Lagness (PO20)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lagness
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Landlords and letting agents in Lagness book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photos, useful for planning maintenance.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It’s useful for planning maintenance over the years. For older village homes like those around Lagness, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
All our prices include VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your survey before you book.
Why us?
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- An independent view of the roof
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Prices that include VAT
Read our cost guide and what we found on two real jobs.
Nearby places to Lagness
Also in Lagness
Flying and imaging in Lagness
Lagness is within about 3 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. In the open category, flights stay below 120 m (400 ft) and within sight.
Take a building like Rose Green Junior School: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. Historic houses like Goodwood House, about 4.9 miles north, show how far back building around Lagness goes. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from the ground, and a survey by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Lagness is about 2 miles west of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Roofs in Lagness get the same thorough look as anywhere else in West Sussex. Our West Sussex coverage includes Lagness. Portsmouth is in our area too.
We work across PO20 for drone roof surveys. We also cover Runcton (1 mile north-west), Merston (1 mile north), North Mundham (2 miles north-west), Colworth (2 miles north-east) and Hunston (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (14 miles east), Chichester (4 miles north-west), Selsey (5 miles south-west), Littlehampton (9 miles east), Emsworth (10 miles west) and Rustington (10 miles east).
What’s near Lagness
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Regis School and Avisford and the streets around them. Lagness’s nearest station is Bognor Regis station, roughly 2.5 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.5 miles south-east).
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
The top of a stack is typically out of view. A drone gets close to the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Some older terraces have a butterfly roof with a valley in the middle. It’s almost impossible to see from the ground, but it’s plain to see from the air.
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. It usually takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Older roofs in small places like Lagness can have low, tight loft spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- 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 is checked too.
- The report sets out what we found, with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Book a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Advice
Prices for drone roof surveys in Lagness
Not every roof costs the same to survey, and it comes down to:
- How big the roof is
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so they’re priced to match. You will know the figure before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
Some details help us recommend the right survey and price. When you get in touch, it’s useful to mention:
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The kind of building and roof involved
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
When to book a survey in Lagness
Many roofs are never seen properly from ground level. Rear slopes, valleys and the tops of chimneys are hidden. Faults there can go unnoticed for years, which is why owners turn to a drone.
Common reasons to book include:
- Slipped or missing slates on a high roof
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Moss and weeds taking hold up top
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
The streets around a church such as Church of St Giles are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if yours is one of the older homes nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
What to check before booking
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Their drone registration, if they fly one