West Sussex · London and the South East
Drone Roof Survey in Lyminster
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. Drone roof surveys in Lyminster, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Debris building up in hidden gutters
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
How a drone roof survey works in Lyminster
A drone can see more than your roof, so we take care. The camera stays on your roof, not on gardens or windows next door. If your roof is shared, a word with next door beforehand helps. We inspect only what the owner has asked us to. Flights are kept as short as the job allows and focused on the roof in question. We survey large and complex roofs, fragile roofs and valleys and parapet gutters, and the problems we are asked to look at most are outlets choked with leaves and silt and coverings that have slipped high up on the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Lyminster, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit, and the journey is planned beforehand. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Where
- Lyminster (BN17)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Valleys and parapet gutters
Blocked outlets in hidden gutters cause many leaks. Outlets and any debris around them are photographed.
What affects the cost of drone roof surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- House, block, shop or office
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so they’re priced to match. The price is confirmed before booking.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It’s enough to let us know:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- What kind of property and roof it is
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
For landlords and managing agents
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed in advance. We survey on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, which helps when tenants work during the week.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Flying and imaging in Lyminster
Lyminster is within about 2 miles of the coast, where wind off the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. With Ecclesden Manor about 3.3 miles east, Lyminster sits in an area with a long building history. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Lyminster Primary School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. Take an older house close to The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalen: tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement.
Lyminster is about 1 mile north-west of Littlehampton, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Lyminster and the rest of West Sussex, as part of our work across London and the South East. Lyminster is one of the towns and villages in West Sussex we cover for drone roof surveys. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Surveys in BN17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on Arundel Drive, Old Mead Road and Lyminster Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Lyminster, we cover Wick (1 mile south), Toddington (1 mile south-east), Crossbush (1 mile north-east), Tortington (1 mile west) and Littlehampton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (6 miles east), Bognor Regis (7 miles south-west), Chichester (10 miles west), Selsey (12 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (12 miles east) and Lancing (10 miles east).
Around Lyminster
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The 6 Bells Public House, The Littlehampton Academy and Littlehampton College and the streets around them. The closest station to Lyminster is Arundel station, about 1.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Arundel and District Hospital (1.9 miles north-west) and Rustington Museum (2.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Lyminster includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.
How the survey works
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about one to two hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Lyminster often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- First comes the address, plus a note of what worries you about the roof.
- Airspace restrictions are checked and permission sought where needed.
- Before take-off, the wind, the weather and the launch spot are checked.
- We fly the sub-250g drone close to the roof and photograph each area.
- You receive a written report with the photos and our recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Getting a price
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Why act early in Lyminster
Small defects on a high roof grow with each storm. Finding them now means less to put right. For an older or listed building in a place like Lyminster, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we will tell you which fits.
Why book with us
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 20+ years’ experience
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ surveys completed
Lyminster questions
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Lyminster?
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. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
How do I find out if my home in Lyminster 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.
How much does a drone roof survey cost in Lyminster?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Our Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when you book.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. The report will say if you need an engineer.