Drone surveys in Lancaster: roof surveys and inspections across Lancaster and Morecambe
Drone roof surveys, building inspections, thermal surveys and measured surveys across Lancaster, Morecambe and the Lune valley.
From Georgian sandstone in the city centre to seafront property in Morecambe, we survey roofs and high-level details without scaffolding. We handle the airspace permissions, fly the site and deliver everything to your online portal.
Drone surveys across Lancaster and Morecambe
The city, the Morecambe Bay coast and the villages of the Lune valley.
Lancaster is the county town of Lancashire, with Georgian sandstone buildings, the castle and the priory at its centre, and stone terraces across the city. Sandstone, slate roofs and stone chimneys all need close inspection, and a drone gets it without scaffolding.
Around the city we survey seafront and housing stock in Morecambe and Heysham, university and school buildings, and farms and homes in the Lune valley. Morecambe Bay’s wind and weather are hard on roofs, and dated imagery gives a clear record of their condition.
- Lancaster city centreGeorgian buildings, the castle and the priory
- MorecambeSeafront, hotels and housing
- HeyshamHousing, the port and industry
- Bailrigg & GalgateUniversity campus and villages
- CarnforthMarket town and rural properties
- Bolton-le-SandsCoastal village homes
- Caton & the Lune valleyVillages, farms and mills
- HaltonVillage and new housing
- SilverdaleCoastal homes and countryside
- GarstangMarket town and farms
Housing or education estate? We can survey a whole portfolio as one project, with every building delivered to the same portal. See multi-site surveys.
What we survey in Lancaster
Every service we offer is available in Lancaster. These are the ones Lancaster clients book most.
Roof surveys
Close-up imagery of every slope, valley, flashing and gutter on pitched and flat roofs, with an optional written condition report.
Terraces, blocks of flats, commercial roofsRoof surveys in Lancaster
Building surveys
Façades, parapets and high-level details captured from the air to support your survey, with no scaffold or cherry picker.
Surveyors, managing agentsBuilding surveys in Lancaster
Thermal surveys
Radiometric thermal imaging to find heat loss, missing insulation, damp and roof leaks. Best carried out between October and March.
Retrofit, social housing, commercialThermal surveys in Lancaster
Drone inspections
Live-streamed inspections of roofs, chimneys, towers and structures. Direct the pilot and look at the areas that matter to you.
Asset and facilities managersDrone inspections in Lancaster
Measured surveys
Point clouds, elevations, CAD drawings and Revit models from drone photogrammetry and LiDAR.
Architects, designers, developersMeasured surveys in Lancaster
Construction progress
Regular aerial photography, mapping and time lapse to record progress on Lancaster construction sites.
Contractors, developers, fundersConstruction progress in LancasterFlying in Lancaster: the airspace we plan around
Lancaster’s centre has no major airspace restrictions, but there are several around it. These are the checks we make for every Lancaster address.
Heysham power station
A Flight Restriction Zone covers Heysham nuclear power station and the area around it, south west of Lancaster. Sites nearby need permission and extra planning.
HMP Lancaster Farms
Prisons have restricted airspace around them. Sites near HMP Lancaster Farms, east of the city, need extra planning.
Industrial sites near Carnforth
The gas venting station at Nether Kellet, north east of the city, is an area of increased risk for drone flights. We plan any work nearby carefully.
Rail lines
The West Coast Main Line runs through Lancaster, with the branch line to Morecambe and Heysham. Network Rail has its own rules for drones near its property, on top of CAA rules.
Morecambe Bay
Coastal sites can be windy and exposed. We plan around the forecast and choose safe take-off spots away from the public.
Restricted doesn’t mean impossible
Restricted zones need more planning and the right permissions. They don’t stop a survey going ahead. Our pilots and office team work together to get approval for even the trickiest Lancaster sites.
- Airspace checked for every address before we quote
- Permissions requested on your behalf
- Risk assessment and method statement (RAMS) for every job
- Weather planned in, including thermal survey conditions
From address to results in four steps
- 1Send us the address
Tell us where the site is and what you need, using the quote form or by phone.
- 2We assess it remotely
Free desk-based check of airspace, access and the best capture method. Fixed quote usually the same working day.
- 3We get the permissions
Air traffic control, landowner and site permissions arranged, plus RAMS for your site team.
- 4We fly and deliver
Survey carried out on the agreed date. Images in your secure portal within 48 hours, reports to follow.
Watch the inspection live
We can live-stream the flight so you and your team can see the inspection as it happens, talk to the pilot and ask for a closer look at specific areas, without travelling to site.
Mapping and surveyor support
As well as imagery and reports, we produce maps, 3D models, point clouds and internal and external scans, so surveyors can measure and report on Lancaster assets with fewer site visits.
Other areas near Lancaster
We also have local pages for these nearby towns and cities. Distances are approximate, by road from Lancaster.
Do you cover Morecambe and the Lune valley?
Yes. As well as Lancaster, we survey Morecambe, Heysham, Carnforth, Bolton-le-Sands, Caton, Silverdale, Garstang and rural sites across the district. Send us the address and we’ll confirm.
Is my site too close to Heysham power station?
Sites inside the Heysham Flight Restriction Zone need permission before we can fly. We check every address before we quote, so you’ll know about any restrictions up front.
Can you survey university or school buildings?
Yes. We survey roofs and high-level details on education buildings without scaffolding, and can work outside term time or around the school day.
How quickly can you get to a site in Lancaster?
Lancaster is about 65 miles from our Liverpool head office, straight up the M6, so we can usually get to site quickly. We’ll give you a date when we send your quote.
How much does a drone roof survey in Lancaster cost?
Our drone roof inspections start from £250 + VAT for domestic properties and £350 + VAT for commercial properties, the same as anywhere else we cover. Larger sites and portfolios are quoted individually. See our drone survey prices.
Do I need to be on site for the survey?
Not usually. For most surveys we only need permission to access the area we fly from. If you’d like to see the inspection, we can live-stream it so you can watch remotely and direct the pilot.
Get your fixed-fee quote
Send us the Lancaster address or postcode. We’ll do the rest.
Tell us where the property is and what you need. We’ll carry out a free desk-based assessment covering airspace, access and site constraints, then send a fixed-fee quote, usually the same working day.
- 1
Send your postcode and requirements using the form
- 2
We assess your site remotely: airspace checks, access and the right capture method
- 3
You receive a fixed quote with no hidden extras
- 4
We book in, fly, capture and deliver to your secure online portal
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