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Storm damage roof report in Jacob's Post, West Sussex
Storm damage roof reports in Jacob's Post, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Jacob's Post
The Financial Ombudsman looks at three things when it considers a storm damage complaint: whether there were storm conditions around the date, whether the damage fits a storm, and whether the storm was the main cause. Our report focuses on the second and third points. You or your insurer can check the weather for the date. If you are worried about ridge tiles that have come loose and loose or broken chimney pots and cowls, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Jacob's Post, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, which matters if you are thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
What you get is a clear record of the roof on the day we saw it. It is useful straight away, and a good reference for later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Jacob's Post (RH15)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Jacob's Post
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls are typical of older Sussex houses. Some old buildings in Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts. The wider area around Jacob's Post has a long history of building, with Ockenden Manor about 3.2 miles north. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof.
Take an older house close to Providence Strict Baptist Chapel: old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in. If you own a rental within reach of Burgess Hill station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Jacob's Post is about 1 mile west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Jacob's Post for houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings. Jacob's Post is one of the places in West Sussex where we work for storm damage roof reports. Our Brighton page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH15 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Downs Road, London Road and Western Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Jacob's Post: 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).
Landmarks near Jacob's Post
We work in homes and buildings around The Cricketers pub, St Paul's Catholic College and Oakmeeds Community College, among other places. The nearest railway station is Burgess Hill station, roughly 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 is Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Wolstonbury Hill.
Questions from Jacob's Post
Is Jacob's Post in the area you cover?
Yes, Jacob's Post is one of the places we work. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Jacob's Post?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is this an asbestos survey?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing are not part of what we do. If we see materials that could contain asbestos, like cement roof sheets or soffits on buildings from before 2000, we flag them.
Do you look in the loft space?
If the survey needs it and the roof space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft can’t be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it is applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where applicable, the Premium Survey.
Will you deal with the insurance company for me?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
How the survey works
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Cottages and farmhouses around Jacob's Post frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First you give us the date of the storm and what you’ve noticed, inside and out.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there’s access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
How to prepare
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
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Should I look at the roof myself first?
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
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Why get it checked now?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Later weather and temporary repairs can make it harder to see what happened. Around Jacob's Post, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
For a price for your roof in Jacob's Post, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Jacob's Post
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Surveys seven days a week
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and two real surveys.
What affects the price in Jacob's Post
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- Basic, Standard or Premium
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Jacob's Post
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it when you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photographs included.
Do you need a storm damage roof report in Jacob's Post?
Branches and trees often come down on roofs during storms. The report shows what was hit and the damage caused, backed up with photos.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Stains appearing after strong winds
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged pots on the stack
Anyone responsible for a site like The Gattons Infant School will know that tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Their insurance cover
- Whether you can ask questions once you have the report