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Drone Site Surveys

Sherrington Lifting provide a unique blend of aerial mapping and land planning expertise to produce detailed site assessment, terrain modelling and hydrology assessment. We also provide roof inspections, aerial photography and filming services in Liverpool, Manchester and the North West.

Drone Site Surveys in Liverpool and Across the UK

Modern projects demand accurate data, fast turnaround times, and safe working practices. At Sherrington Lifting Services, our drone site surveys provide a cutting-edge solution for capturing detailed aerial data quickly and efficiently. Operating across Liverpool, Manchester, and throughout the UK, we help construction, infrastructure, and industrial projects gain a clear, accurate understanding of their sites from the very start.

A drone site survey uses advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with high-resolution cameras and sensors to capture detailed images, video, and geospatial data from above. This technology allows large or complex areas to be surveyed in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods, while delivering highly accurate results.

At Sherrington Lifting, we use drone technology to support better planning, safer operations, and more informed decision-making. Our surveys provide valuable outputs such as aerial imagery, topographical maps, and 3D models, giving you a complete view of your site. These insights allow you to identify potential challenges early, streamline project planning, and avoid costly delays later in the process.

One of the key advantages of drone surveys is safety. Traditional surveying methods often require working at height, accessing difficult terrain, or placing personnel in potentially hazardous environments. With drone technology, we can capture all the necessary data remotely, significantly reducing risk while maintaining exceptional accuracy.

Efficiency is another major benefit. Drone surveys can collect large volumes of data in a short period of time, helping to keep projects on schedule and within budget. This makes them ideal for construction site monitoring, land assessments, progress tracking, and pre-project planning. By providing fast, reliable insights, drone surveys enable better communication, quicker decision-making, and improved overall project performance.

At Sherrington Lifting Services, we offer a fully managed drone surveying service, tailored to your project requirements. From initial consultation through to data capture and delivery, we ensure a smooth and professional process. Our experienced team works in line with UK regulations and best practices, ensuring safe, compliant operations at all times.

Our drone site surveys are ideal for a wide range of applications, including construction planning, infrastructure inspections, land development, and industrial projects. Whether you need detailed site data before work begins or ongoing aerial monitoring throughout your project, we provide reliable, high-quality results you can trust.

At Sherrington Lifting, we combine innovation with expertise to deliver smarter surveying solutions. Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how our drone site survey services in the UK can help you save time, reduce risk, and make better-informed decisions from the ground up.

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When it comes to our specialist crane hire services, we value the importance of thoroughly liaising with each of our customers to ensure that we are able to provide them with tailored solutions, unique to their specific project.

Frequently Asked Questions

All cranes have a maximum design wind speed for safe operation. When the wind speed exceeds this limit the crane must be taken out of service. Different types of crane, different models of the same type of crane and different configurations of the same model may operate with different maximum wind speeds. The operating wind speed for the crane will allow for

the load having a certain wind area; if this is exceeded then the working wind speed will need to be reduced (see the manufacturer’s manual for information on this).

Typical maximum operating wind speeds are:
– Mobile Cranes 9.8 m/s (22 m.p.h.)
– Beaufort Scale 5

Hazards best avoided, where possible, include:

– Overhead electric lines
– Nearby structures
– Other cranes
– Railways
– Public access areas
– Airfields

Where any part of the crane or its load cannot be kept clear of these hazards, the appropriate authority, e.g. a local electricity supplier or Railtrack, must be consulted.

Danger from vaults or underground services must not be overlooked, and suitable precautions must be taken where they cannot be avoided.

Where the crane or its load passes closer than 600mm to an obstacle, effective precautions must be taken to avoid crushing, by preventing personnel accessing the area.

Where a crane is to be used within 15 metres plus the length of its jib, from overhead power lines on steel towers, (or 9 metres plus the length of the jib, from overhead lines on wood, concrete or steel poles) the guidance given in HSE Guidance Note GS6 must be followed.

Where a crane will work close to railway property (i.e. if it fell over and any part of it, or any load being lifted by it, could fall on railway property), consult the railway property owner and CPES.

If the crane is within 6 km of an airfield, and its height exceeds 10 m or that of the surrounding structures or trees, then the Appointed Person should seek the permission of the airfield manager before starting operations.

Cranes have very high axel weights, and need good solid ground the same as a lorry would need. You will also need to make sure there are no sharp objects in the path of the crane when gaining access to the site.