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Drone roof survey in Lambs Green, West Sussex
Independent drone roof surveys in Lambs Green. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
Airspace, weather and Lambs Green roofs
Lambs Green is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for example near County Mall, thermal images can show trapped moisture across a wide commercial roof. If you look after a building like Rusper Primary School, big roofs are where aerial photos and thermal images show the most at once. The streets around a church such as St Mary Magdalene church are frequently among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Lambs Green is about 3 miles west of Crawley, in West Sussex. We carry out drone roof surveys in Lambs Green for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings, with a written report and photographs every time. Lambs Green is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work.
Every address in RH12 is covered for drone roof surveys. We also cover Rusper (1 mile west), Ifieldwood (1 mile north-east), Bewbush (2 miles south-east), Ifield (2 miles east) and Russ Hill (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles east), Horsham (4 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (11 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Broadfield (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Lambs Green
We work in homes and buildings around Ifield Community College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Faygate station, about 1.4 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.1 miles east) and Crawley Hospital (2.7 miles east). The countryside around Lambs Green includes Warnham LNR and Tilgate Lake.
Drone roof survey in Lambs Green
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. We keep the camera on the roof we are surveying, not on neighbouring homes and gardens. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Each flight is kept short and stays focused on the roof we’re there to survey. If you’ve noticed standing water on a flat roof and plant growth and moss on the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Lambs Green, open ground can mean strong wind. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best with little wind. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It’s useful right away, and a good reference for later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Lambs Green (RH12)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Lambs Green
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What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roofs on tall buildings
The flat roof on top of a block is rarely looked at. From above, standing water, splits and tired upstands are clear.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. We check outlets and photograph any build-up.
FAQs for Lambs Green
Are there drone restrictions around Lambs Green?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Lambs Green is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Gatwick Airport. We check the exact boundary for the address before flying, and if the roof falls inside it, we ask for permission first. Strong wind or a downpour also stops a small drone flying.
Will you come out to Lambs Green?
Yes, Lambs Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We inspect what can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows, from inside the roof space, from the roof where it is safe and by drone where it applies. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
How much is a survey?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
Useful tips for Lambs Green property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Some pointers:
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Tell us the exact address when booking
- Let neighbours know about the flight if your roof is shared
The Premium Survey report comes the same day. It includes the drone photos where a flight was possible.
After a storm, check from the garden and the street. Pieces of slate or tile on the ground mean something has moved. A drone survey can show what has shifted.
What we cannot see
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- A flight where airspace permission is refused
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Fragile slates and tiles stay as they are, so you see the roof exactly as it is. For an older or listed building in a place like Lambs Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
What a survey costs
Prices vary from roof to roof, and it comes down to:
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a few details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Most bookings start with a short call: call 07833 053749 or email us and we will ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What happens on the day
We work from the outside in: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect between one and two hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Lambs Green, the journey is planned ahead of time: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
Book a survey
When you are ready to go ahead, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.