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Roof leak investigation in Crawley, Hampshire
Tracing where water is getting into your roof in Crawley, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Water marks that spread in wet weather
- Leaks at a dormer or roof window
- Staining where a gutter or parapet meets the wall
Roof leak investigation in Crawley: what you get
A leak that comes and goes can be the hardest to pin down. Driving rain from one direction, melting snow or a gutter that overflows in a downpour can all set it off. Notes on when it leaks, and what the weather was doing, help us and so do photos. We look for the clues it leaves behind, such as tide marks, stained timbers and damp underlay. Moisture detection shows which materials are still damp. We’re often asked to look into damp underlay across a wide area and drips in the loft during heavy rain, on lead flashings, chimney stacks and the roof space.
Somewhere as small as Crawley, older roofs have often been repaired many times. That makes it hard to tell new damage from old wear, which matters if you’re thinking of an insurance claim. The report says what was seen and what it points to. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The written findings come by email, ready to forward to whoever needs them. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Place
- Crawley (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Practical tips
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Make sure the loft is accessible
- Don’t touch fittings that water is reaching
- Check whether pipes or tanks run near the stain
- Photograph the stain each time it appears
Your report arrives by email. It explains the likely entry point, the route the water takes and our recommendations. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day.
Check the loft after heavy rain, with care and a good torch. Watch for water marks, wet underlay and damp wood. Take photos of anything that changes.
Nearby places to Crawley
What else we do in Crawley
Leaks and storm damage in Crawley
Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. To find out, check Historic England’s list and ask the council about conservation areas. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in.
For landlords with property near Winchester station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. Bookings from Crawley are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Hampshire, we cover Crawley. Our Southampton page covers surveys nearby.
We cover every part of SO21 for roof leak investigations and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Crawley: Worthy Down (3 miles east), South Wonston (3 miles east), Sutton Scotney (4 miles north-east), Barton Stacey (4 miles north) and Springvale (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (5 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles south), Andover (8 miles north-west), Totton (14 miles south), Chandler's Ford (9 miles south) and Hedge End (14 miles south).
Landmarks near Crawley
In Crawley, that means homes and buildings near Fox And Hounds Public House. The closest station to Crawley is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Winnall Moors.
When to book a survey in Crawley
Blocked gutters can look like a roof leak. Parapet and box gutters are the worst for this, because when they block, water backs up and runs inside.
Typical things we’re asked to look at include:
- Stains around a skylight
- Ceiling stains that grow after rain
- Damp on a chimney breast
- Damp underlay across a wide area
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Mary, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
What to check before booking
- Their track record with similar roofs
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Which limits apply to the survey
What a roof leak investigation does not cover
Before booking, it’s worth knowing what a survey will not do:
- Plumbing leaks that look like roof leaks
- A structural engineer’s report
- An intermittent leak that shows no trace on the day
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
Roof types and parts we check
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flat roof details
- Valleys and parapet gutters
- Rooflights and dormers
- Lead flashings
- The roof space
- Chimney stacks
Common questions in Crawley
Do you carry out roof surveys in Crawley?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
Is my home in Crawley listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
What insurance do you have?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
How long will you be at the property?
Allow roughly 1–2 hours for a house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We’ll confirm what to expect when we arrange the visit.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Will you check the loft?
If there’s a loft and safe access to it, yes. The roof space can show things the outside can’t, such as damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Why act early in Crawley
If a leak has been ‘fixed’ before and has come back, the cause was probably missed. A careful investigation looks at every likely route, not just the obvious one. That’s often what breaks the cycle. Older cottages and farmhouses around Crawley can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it’s left.
Every price we give includes VAT, and the written report is part of the package. Roof leak investigation starts from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Surveys on any day of the week
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can be seen safely and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit typically takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Rural addresses near Crawley 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 with what you’ve seen: where the stain is and when it gets worse.
- Inside, we check the damp area and the loft space above it.
- Outside, we look at every likely route in.
- Moisture readings and thermal imaging are used where they help.
- You receive a written report with photos showing the likely source and what needs attention.
Before the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
How to book
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work around your tenants.
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the addresses.