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Jacob's Post Drone Roof Survey
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Drone roof surveys in Jacob's Post.
- Wind damage high on the roof
- Lifted or split lead flashings
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
How a drone roof survey works in Jacob's Post
Drone surveys suit tall houses, blocks of flats, steep roofs and large commercial roofs. They also suit fragile roofs that nobody should walk on, such as old slate, clay tiles or cement sheets. You get close-up views without anyone setting foot on the roof. We check the airspace for your address ahead of the visit. If a drone isn’t the right tool, we’ll say so. We survey fragile roofs, large and complex roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are slates or tiles shifted by high winds and moss building up on slopes and in gutters.
In a small place like Jacob's Post, open ground can mean strong wind. Strong wind or heavy rain stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. A change in the forecast can mean moving the visit to another day.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Jacob's Post questions
Is drone flying allowed in Jacob's Post?
The answer turns on the exact location and the conditions on the day. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you cover smaller places like Jacob's Post?
Yes. Jacob's Post is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there as you book.
How quickly is the report sent?
The Premium Survey report comes the same day, the Standard within 24–48 hours and the Basic within 48 hours. All of them come by email.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Light rain is typically fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
How do I book a survey in Jacob's Post?
The quickest way is to phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will take it from there. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
What does a roof survey cost?
Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on its size, height, access and the package.
Honest limits
A survey is a careful look at the roof, but it cannot do everything. Its limits include:
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
- A structural engineer’s report
- Photos in conditions too poor to fly
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Fragile roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
Towns and villages near Jacob's Post
Also in Jacob's Post
When to book a survey in Jacob's Post
The top of a stack is the most exposed part of many roofs. Cracked flaunching, loose pots and eroded pointing are often invisible from below. A drone gets close enough to see them in detail.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Cracked flaunching or loose chimney pots
- Loose ridge and hip tiles
- Damage after a storm that cannot be seen from below
If you live in an older home near Providence Strict Baptist Chapel, steep roofs, tall chimneys and hidden valleys can be hard to see from the ground, and that’s where a view by drone or thermal camera helps.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- How soon the report will arrive
- What insurance they carry
- What follow-up you get after the report
Flying and imaging in Jacob's Post
Ockenden Manor, about 3.2 miles north, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Jacob's Post. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. Our drone weighs under 250g, and we hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID. Flights in the open category stay under 120 m (400 ft), with the drone kept in sight.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as The Gattons Infant School, thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Bookings from Jacob's Post are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Our area takes in places right across West Sussex. For surveys nearby, see our Brighton page.
Drone roof surveys in RH15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Downs Road, London Road and Western Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Jacob's Post include Burgess Hill (1 mile east), Abbotsford (1 mile north), World's End (1 mile east), Goddards Green (1 mile west) and Hurst Wickham (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (11 miles north), Horsham (11 miles north-west), Worthing (15 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (3 miles north-east), East Grinstead (13 miles north-east) and Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Jacob's Post
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers pub, St Paul's Catholic College and Oakmeeds Community College. The nearest railway station is Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Jacob's Post include Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Jacob's Post
We survey roofs for landlords and agents as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Bigger roofs take more time, so they’re priced to suit.
Tips that help
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Clear a spot on the drive or lawn
- Tell us about any leaks or concerns
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
- Expect a little longer if permission is needed
The Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Poor airflow lets condensation build up. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: outside views come first, then the roof space if there is safe access. All told, expect an hour or two at a typical home, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Rural addresses near Jacob's Post can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start by making sure a drone flight makes sense for the roof.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday, weather permitting.
- Aerial photos are taken of your roof only, not the neighbours’.
- We also look inside the roof space where it is safe.
- You get photos, findings and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- If it isn’t your property yet, arrange access through the agent
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
For a price for drone roof surveys in Jacob's Post, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
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Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please don’t climb up for a closer look.