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Landlord roof survey in Jacob's Post, West Sussex
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Jacob's Post and the rest of West Sussex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Leaking joints at party walls
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Jacob's Post
Some landlords book a survey when they buy a property to let, or after a tenant reports a leak. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason with photographs and recommendations. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey gutters and downpipes, rented houses and flat roofs on blocks, and people most often book us about gutters overflowing onto walls and missing or loose roof coverings.
In a village or hamlet like Jacob's Post, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. We report on whatever is safely visible, and thatch is a specialist material. On older roofs, it is typically the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
It isn’t only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Location
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Jacob's Post
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
People usually book a survey after spotting something like this:
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
If you let a flat or house near Burgess Hill station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Before you book anyone
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
Local roofs in Jacob's Post
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old Sussex buildings. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. About 3.2 miles north lies Ockenden Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Jacob's Post has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Gattons Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. The streets around a church such as Providence Strict Baptist Chapel are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Jacob's Post is one of many places we visit across West Sussex. Jacob's Post is one of the places in West Sussex we cover. There’s also a page for Brighton.
We cover every part of RH15 for landlord roof surveys and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Downs Road, London Road and Western Road, and we cover them all. We also cover 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). Within a short drive, 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).
Near you in Jacob's Post
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Cricketers pub, St Paul's Catholic College and Oakmeeds Community College, among other places. The closest station to Jacob's Post is Burgess Hill station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include 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.
Towns and villages near Jacob's Post
Also in Jacob's Post
Checking the roof from ground level
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where applicable.
After strong wind, take a look from the pavement or garden: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Leave anything above ground level to a survey.
Jacob's Post questions
Is Jacob's Post within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it is useful to know about access.
I let a flat near Burgess Hill station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that is a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof frequently shows damp, staining or daylight that can’t be seen from outside.
How do I arrange a landlord roof survey in Jacob's Post?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or email us and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Our sub-250g drone is flown by a CAA-registered operator with a Flyer ID and Operator ID, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
What we do, step by step
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. If you have questions on the day, just ask. Somewhere as small as Jacob's Post, access is frequently 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.
- You let us know about the building, its roofs and any known leaks.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- The roofs are inspected from ground level, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe.
- We note what couldn’t be seen as well as what could.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Keep pets in another room
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Getting a price
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it is a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Confirming asbestos in older roof materials
- A full structural assessment of the building
- The rest of the building, as a RICS Level 2 or 3 survey would
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer before you book. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Jacob's Post
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat roofs on blocks
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Shared roofs
- Converted houses
How the survey changes by roof type
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof frequently tells us more. We check it where there’s safe access looking for water marks and gaps.
Gutters and downpipes
Hidden gutters on larger buildings can send water indoors. They’re an important part of the survey.
Landlords, agents and block managers in Jacob's Post
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.