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Drone Roof Survey in Lordington
Close-up drone photographs of roofs that are hard to reach in Lordington. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Eroded pointing on a chimney stack
- Ridge pieces that have lifted
What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Flights in strong wind or heavy rain
- Flights in a restricted zone without permission
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
About our drone roof survey in Lordington
Some roofs are hard or unsafe to reach. Our drone roof survey gets a camera close to them without anyone climbing. It shows coverings, ridges, chimneys, valleys and gutters clearly. Everything we find goes into a written report with photos. It also suits roofs that would be damaged by someone walking on them. Where a flight is not possible, we explain why. We survey large and complex roofs, chimney stacks and tall and steep roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are outlets choked with leaves and silt and ridge and hip pieces working loose.
Somewhere as small as Lordington, older roofs are often steep and partly hidden by trees or outbuildings. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Location
- Lordington (PO18)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
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For landlords and managing agents
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client.
Before and after the survey
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Allow time for permission if you are in a flight restriction zone
- Check there’s room outside for the drone to take off
- Let us know the exact address as you book
- Let us know what you want to see
Keep the photos with your property records. They’re a useful baseline for future surveys, and they help if you sell.
Plan a drone survey every few years for tall or large roofs. Comparing surveys shows what is wearing, so small faults are dealt with early.
What happens on the day
We photograph the roof as we go, so the report shows exactly what we saw. We take close-ups from wherever is safe, including by drone where it is applicable and the weather allows. A typical visit takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and more on a big or complicated roof. Somewhere as small as Lordington, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- We check the airspace and seek any permission needed.
- On the day, we check the wind, weather and site before flying.
- Close-up photos are taken of each slope, chimney, valley and gutter, with the drone always in view.
- The findings, photos and recommendations reach you by email.
Getting ready for the survey
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Why get it checked now?
A drone survey disturbs nothing on the roof. Nothing is cracked or dislodged by footsteps, so the survey does not create new problems. For an older or listed building in a place like Lordington, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, including VAT. The Standard Survey starts from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lordington
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Every finding written up with photos
- 98% customer satisfaction
Questions from Lordington
Will you come out to Lordington?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How do I find out if my home in Lordington is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or email us.
What happens after the survey?
You’ll receive the report by email, and what you do next is up to you: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Can you survey a roof inside a flight restriction zone?
Flight restriction zones around protected airports need permission from the airport or air traffic control before any flight. We check the airspace for your address and seek permission where it’s needed. If we cannot fly, we use other safe vantage points.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling are not something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Drone roof surveys in Lordington: local notes
Lordington lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where wind off the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain. 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 your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Racton Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help. Take a building like Bourne Community College: a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. With Warblington Castle about 4.2 miles south-west, the area around Lordington has a long history. A drone or thermal survey doesn’t involve any work on the roof, which suits older buildings.
Lordington is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Lordington and the rest of West Sussex. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Surveys in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Lordington, we cover Racton (1 mile south), Walderton (1 mile north-east), Funtington (2 miles south-east), Hambrook (2 miles south) and West Ashling (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles south-east), Selsey (11 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles south-west), Portfield (6 miles south-east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
What’s near Lordington
Around Lordington, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Stansted Park, among other places. The nearest railway station is Southbourne station, roughly 2.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Havant War Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Emsworth Museum (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Lordington includes Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve and Walderton Down.