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Drone roof survey in Lancing, West Sussex
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach around Lancing, with findings in writing and pictures to back them up. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Flat roofs on upper floors that hold water
Drone roof surveys in Lancing: local notes
Lancing is within about 1 mile of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Globe Primary Academy will know that thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. The streets around a church like St. Michael & All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Lancing is about 3 miles east of Worthing, in West Sussex. We visit Lancing as part of our work across West Sussex. Lancing is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex where we work for drone roof surveys. We also survey roofs in Brighton.
Every address in BN15 is within our area for drone roof surveys. Whether your property is on North Road, North Farm Road and Addison Close or anywhere close by, we can help. With the A2025 close by, Lancing is simple for us to get to for drone roof surveys. Close by, we survey roofs in Sompting (1 mile west), East Worthing (2 miles south-west), Broadwater (2 miles west), Offington (3 miles west) and Botolphs (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Worthing (3 miles west), Haywards Heath (15 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (12 miles north-east), Littlehampton (9 miles west), Rustington (8 miles west) and Storrington (8 miles north-west).
Around Lancing
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Brooklands Park, Sompting Abbotts Preparatory School and The Railway pub. There’s a railway station in Lancing itself: Lancing station. Nearby you’ll also find Worthing Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Old Castle (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lancing Ring and Widewater Lagoon.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lancing
They suit tall buildings, steep or large roofs and roofs that are hard to see from the ground. They’re useful where walking on the roof could damage it or is not safe, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. The roof is photographed without being disturbed. Before the visit, we check the address for any airspace restrictions that apply. If a drone is not the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey chimney stacks, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and common reasons people get in touch are vegetation in valleys and gutters and ridge pieces that have lifted.
In smaller places like Lancing, many homes are bungalows and houses with roofs you can partly see from ground level. Chimney tops, valleys and rear slopes are where close-up or thermal images help most. The forecast decides the day. Close-up images often show wear on ridges, verges and flashings that can’t be judged properly from ground level.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Place
- Lancing (BN15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed ahead of time. Surveys run seven days a week, which can make access easier.
Lancing: your questions answered
Will you come out to Lancing?
Yes, Lancing is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Is drone flying allowed in Lancing?
Usually it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Lancing is about 2 miles from Brighton City (Shoreham) Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
How fast do I get the report?
It depends on the package: the Basic Survey report arrives within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey the same day. The report is emailed to you.
Does the report include photos?
Yes. The report includes photographs of what we found.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is normally fine; heavy rain and wind are different. Strong wind or heavy rain can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
What does the report include?
It explains what we saw, what it means and what we’d suggest, with photos throughout. Anything we couldn’t see safely is noted too, so you know exactly what was covered.
Leave it or get it looked at?
From the ground, you are guessing about most of a tall roof. A drone replaces that guesswork with clear photos. Seeing the problem makes it easier to decide what to do. Arranging work in a smaller place like Lancing is easier with notice than in an emergency. A survey gives you that notice.
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lancing
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
When you need someone else
Some things can’t be seen without opening up the roof, and that sets some limits:
- Flying in a flight restriction zone without the airport’s permission
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Lancing
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Fragile roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Large and complex roofs
Towns and villages near Lancing
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Signs you need a drone roof survey in Lancing
Not every roof can take a person’s weight. Old slates and clay tiles crack underfoot, and some sheet roofs are fragile. A drone lets us see them closely without touching them.
Things that frequently lead to a survey include:
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
- Slates or tiles shifted by high winds
- Moss building up on slopes and in gutters
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
Historic houses such as Portslade Manor, about 4.6 miles east, show how far back building around Lancing goes. A drone or thermal survey does not involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Questions to ask before you book
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether the price includes VAT
- How they’ll see the roof: from ground level, the loft, the roof or by drone
- What experience they bring
How the survey works
We’ll ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. For a survey in Lancing, we agree the time, the access and parking before the day. Weekday and weekend visits are both possible. If there are outbuildings or garages you want looked at, mention them.
- We start by checking the airspace and any restrictions at your address.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it ahead of the visit.
- Before the flight, we check the conditions and the take-off spot.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photos of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- You receive a written report with photos and recommendations.
How to prepare
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How the survey changes by roof type
Ridges and hips
Some ridges are fixed with mortar, others with dry-fix systems. We record what we see of their condition.
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roofs on tall buildings are often seen by nobody. A drone shows ponding, splits, blisters and worn upstands.