West Sussex · London and the South East
Jacob's Post Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Jacob's Post. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Roof slopes that look uneven or sagging
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
When you need someone else
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Confirmation of asbestos in cement sheets or soffits
- Anything beyond the roof, which a full home survey covers
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
Roof types and parts we check
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Gutters and downpipes
- Chimney stacks
How a pre-purchase roof survey works in Jacob's Post
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you are tied in. We check the slates or tiles, the ridges and valleys, the flashings, the chimneys and the gutters, plus the loft where there’s safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. We survey chimney stacks, the roof space and gutters and downpipes, and people most frequently book us about a ridge or slope that dips and blocked or leaking gutters.
For a small place like Jacob's Post, the visit is planned like any other: it just means planning the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them as you book. Whether you’re buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Visits can be booked seven days a week.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. Anything out of sight on the day is listed as such.
- Place
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Jacob's Post
What else we do in Jacob's Post
Local roofs and buyers in Jacob's Post
In Sussex, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, frequently with tile-hanging on the walls below. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new. Historic houses such as Ockenden Manor, about 3.2 miles north, show how far back building in the area around Jacob's Post goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Burgess Hill station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We survey roofs in Jacob's Post and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. We cover towns and villages across West Sussex. You can also see our page for Brighton.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RH15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether your property is on Downs Road, London Road and Western Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Local landmarks in Jacob's Post
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Cricketers pub, St Paul's Catholic College and Oakmeeds Community College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Burgess Hill station, about 0.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Burgess Hill Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and The Dene Hospital (1.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. We visit on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. In a place like Jacob's Post, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book us in Jacob's Post
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- An independent view of the roof
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- Surveys on weekdays and at weekends
See our cost guide or our case studies.
The survey, step by step
We look at the roof from outside and, where it’s relevant and there’s safe access, from inside the roof space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical house, with time for the loft where it can be reached. In a small place like Jacob's Post, access is typically the main thing to plan. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- Once your offer is accepted, you let us know the address and when you hope to exchange.
- We arrange access with you, the agent or the seller, including the loft.
- The visit begins outside, from ground level and any safe vantage points.
- Inside, we check the loft space and look at the roof from windows.
- The report is emailed with photos and recommendations, ready to use before exchange.
Before the survey
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know where you stand. Our price is from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
How we price pre-purchase roof surveys
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Pre-purchase roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
You do not need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- What made you get in touch
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you are ready.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Jacob's Post
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work with less disruption.
Questions from Jacob's Post
Do you carry out roof surveys in Jacob's Post?
Yes, Jacob's Post is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos.
How do I find out if my home in Jacob's Post is listed?
We can’t confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when you book.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What’s the best way to book?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Do you use drones?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What we are asked to look at in Jacob's Post
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. A stack may be shared with the neighbours, which matters if work is needed.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Quick fixes on flashings and valleys
- Gutters choked with leaves and moss
- Blistered or split felt on a flat roof
If you live in an older home near Providence Strict Baptist Chapel, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Before booking any roof surveyor
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price