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Roof survey in Jacob's Post, West Sussex
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Jacob's Post, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Slipped, cracked or missing slates and tiles
- Condensation or damp timbers in the loft
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in, at a time agreed beforehand. We survey on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work around your tenants.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Jacob's Post
Three packages cover most roofs: a Basic Survey from £150, a Standard Survey from £250 and a Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The Basic Survey gives a visual inspection, photos and written recommendations. Standard and Premium go further, like moisture detection, a structural check, thermal imaging and a drone where applicable. Every package includes a written report. If you’ve noticed leaking gutter joints and downpipes and condensation or damp timbers in the loft, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a small place like Jacob's Post, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A roof report shows what needs attention first. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for instance when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Where
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Wider area
- West Sussex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Towns and villages near Jacob's Post
What else we do in Jacob's Post
What a survey costs
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- House, block, shop or office
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How big the roof is
Every price we give includes VAT. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
A few details help us point you to the right survey and price. When you contact us, it’s useful to mention:
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- What’s prompted the survey
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
Questions from Jacob's Post
Is Jacob's Post within the area you cover?
Yes, Jacob's Post is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Burgess Hill station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details, including who will give access on the day.
How much is a survey?
Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking, and it depends on the roof’s size, access and the package you choose. For a price, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
What’s covered in a roof inspection?
Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all checked, plus the loft space where there’s safe access. The report includes photos and recommendations.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there’s safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. We can only look at neighbouring roofs as far as access allows. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
How quickly will I get the report?
The Premium Survey has a same-day report, Standard 24 to 48 hours and Basic within 48 hours. Photos are included.
Roof surveys in Jacob's Post: local notes
The wider area around Jacob's Post has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 3.2 miles north. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Older houses across Sussex frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging on their upper walls. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you live in an older home near Providence Strict Baptist Chapel, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. 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.
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Anywhere in Jacob's Post, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Jacob's Post is one of the places in West Sussex where we work. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
We survey roofs across the RH15 postcode area for roof surveys. We cover properties on Downs Road, London Road and Western Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out roof surveys in 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 like 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).
Around Jacob's Post
In Jacob's Post, that means homes and buildings near The Cricketers pub, St Paul's Catholic College and Oakmeeds Community College. Jacob's Post’s nearest 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). The countryside around Jacob's Post includes Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Honest limits
Some things cannot be seen without opening up the roof, so a survey has limits:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- Faults hidden behind ceilings or boarding
- Confirmation of asbestos in soffits or cement sheets
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
When to book a survey in Jacob's Post
Every roof takes years of rain, wind, sun and frost. Strong gusts work at anything that is not firmly fixed, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Torn or sagging underlay
- Cracked or blistered flat roof coverings
If you let a flat or house near Burgess Hill station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How soon the report will arrive
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Checking the roof from the ground
A DIY look is useful, but it is not a survey. You will not see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from ground level, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
What happens on the day
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging, as far as the space allows. The whole visit usually takes about one to two hours for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. For a village or hamlet like Jacob's Post, the journey is planned beforehand: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- You pick the package that suits your roof.
- We arrive at the agreed time and talk through any concerns.
- Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Extra checks are carried out where your package includes them.
- The report is emailed with findings and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
How to book
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.