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Roof leak investigation in Crowhurst, Surrey
Get a clear view of the leaking roof at a property in Crowhurst. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Damp underlay across a wide area
- Water through the ceiling under a flat roof
- Damp walls below an overflowing gutter
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapet and box gutters
Parapet and box gutters sit behind walls or inside the roof. A blocked outlet sends water over the lining and into the building.
Chimney stacks
We check the outside of the stack and the breast inside, and it is not a flue or gas safety check.
Roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Crowhurst
Flat roofs leak in their own ways. Splits, blisters, failed laps, worn upstands and blocked outlets are common causes. Ponding water makes any weakness worse. We check both the covering and the room underneath. Flat roofs over extensions, garages and dormers are frequent sources of leaks. An ageing felt roof is a frequent culprit. If you’re worried about damp patches next to the stack and damp ceilings under a flat roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Roofs in small places like Crowhurst frequently stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Once water gets into older walls, it takes a long time to dry, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Crowhurst (RH7)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips from our surveys
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. A few suggestions:
- Mention earlier attempts to fix the leak
- Take dated photos of the leak
- Keep water away from lights and sockets
- Move stored items away from the hatch
If the leak turns out to be condensation, the report says so, and suggest how the loft space could be better ventilated. It saves chasing a leak that isn’t there.
Keep the roof space ventilated. Air movement keeps condensation down, and condensation is a common false alarm. Keep insulation clear of the eaves.
Also near Crowhurst
What else we do in Crowhurst
Crowhurst roofs and the weather
Handmade clay tiles and tile-hung walls are typical of Surrey’s older houses. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Each of these roof types has its own typical places for water to get in. Chartwell, about 4.7 miles north-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Crowhurst. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
The streets around a church like Church of St George are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Crowhurst is about 6 miles north of East Grinstead, in Surrey. We provide roof leak investigations for homes and businesses in Crowhurst. Our Surrey coverage includes Crowhurst and the places around it. Crawley is in our area too.
Surveys in RH7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Crowhurst, we cover Crowhurst Lane End (1 mile north-west), Merle Common (1 mile north-east), South Godstone (2 miles north-west), Troy Town (2 miles east) and Tandridge (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (7 miles west), Redhill (7 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (8 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Crowhurst
Crowhurst’s nearest station is Godstone station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Haxted Watermill Museum (2.1 miles south-east) and Bletchingley Castle (4.7 miles north-west). Open spaces near Crowhurst include Hedgecourt Lake and Botley Hill.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Crowhurst
A leak rarely stays small. Wet timbers start to decay, plaster softens and insulation stops working. Tracing it now means less to put right later. Older cottages and farmhouses around Crowhurst can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
What you get with us
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Every finding written up with photos
Common questions in Crowhurst
Do you cover smaller places like Crowhurst?
Yes. Crowhurst is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We work right across London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Crowhurst in the area you cover?
We do. The survey and report are the same in Crowhurst as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
What insurance do you have?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Is there anything I need to do ahead of the visit?
Keep a note of when it leaks. Move stored items away from the loft hatch. Keep away from any light or socket that water is reaching.
Can you find a leak when it isn’t raining?
In most cases, yes. Damp materials can be found without rain. For leaks that only happen in certain storms, we report the most likely routes.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
How do you tell a leak from condensation?
The two can look alike. Widespread damp on the underside of the roof in cold weather, with blocked vents, suggests condensation. We check the pattern of damp and the ventilation, then say which is most likely.
What happens on the day
The visit has one job: to see as much of the leaking roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. It usually takes between one and two hours for most homes, though a hard-to-trace leak can take longer. Older roofs in small places like Crowhurst can have low, tight loft spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You pick a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey.
- We agree a date, including weekends.
- The investigation works from the stain back to the roof.
- Where it’s useful and included, we take moisture readings and use thermal imaging.
- You get photos, the likely cause and clear recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
Arrange a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
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Common roof problems in Crowhurst
Flashings are one of the commonest sources of roof leaks. Where a roof meets a chimney, a wall or a dormer, lead or mortar seals the joint. Once that seal cracks or lifts, water gets behind it.
Typical things we are asked to look at include:
- Leaks that appear only in driving rain
- Water coming in around a roof light or dormer
- Leaks below a flat extension roof
- Damp underlay across a wide area
Landlords with a home close to Godstone station may find that a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What experience they bring
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
What affects the price in Crowhurst
Our packages start from £150, including VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- House, block, shop or office
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- The roof’s overall size
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What we need to know
We will usually ask about:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Anything about access we should know
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.