Hampshire · London and the South East
Roof survey in Crawley, Hampshire
We carry out roof surveys in Crawley and the rest of Hampshire. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a roof survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Some tips:
- Tell us about any leaks or stains you’ve seen
- Watch for slipped slates after bad weather
- Ask about a flat roof on an extension or garage too
- Keep the report with your property records
The recommendations are prioritised by urgency where relevant. Some things need prompt attention, others can be planned for. It makes the next steps much clearer.
Have the roof surveyed every few years, and after major storms. Routine surveys pick up wear before it leaks. Compare each report with the last.
About our roof survey in Crawley
Roof coverings last a long time, but not for ever. Slate often lasts a century or more, and tiles commonly half a century, but the fixings and underlay beneath them often give out sooner. A survey shows which parts of your roof are wearing. That lets you plan work in good time rather than after a leak. We survey clay and concrete tiles, lead flashings and ridges, hips and valleys, and the problems we are asked to look at most are worn lead at chimneys and abutments and torn or sagging underlay.
In a village or hamlet like Crawley, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Older roofs may be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, often with chimneys that have stood a long time. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it is usually the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Findings are set out part by part, from the coverings down to the gutters, each with a short note and a photograph. You will see the good as well as the bad.
- Place
- Crawley (SO21)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we cannot see
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- A full building survey of the property
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or email us and we will tell you. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Crawley
- Clay and concrete tiles
- The roof space
- Natural slate
- Lead flashings
- Flat roofs
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Chimney stacks
Landlords, agents and block managers in Crawley
Landlords, agents and building managers in Crawley and across Hampshire can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. The report is emailed, so it can go straight to your client, photos included.
What happens on the day
The aim of the visit is simple: 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. The visit usually takes about 1–2 hours for a house; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. Older rural homes like those around Crawley can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We start with the property details and any concerns.
- We agree a date, including weekends if that suits you.
- Outside, we inspect from ground level, windows and other safe vantage points, and from the roof where safe.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- We email a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Buyers: confirm access with the estate agent or seller
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Tell us about parking before the day
Arrange a survey
We confirm the exact price before you book, so you know the cost up front. Roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Related advice
DIY checks: what’s safe
A lot can be seen from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it, which helps when we check the roof.
Roof surveys in Crawley: local notes
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Older houses in the South East often have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. 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 Church of St Mary, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Crawley is about 5 miles north-west of Winchester, in Hampshire. We provide roof surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Crawley. Across Hampshire, we cover Crawley. Southampton is in our area too.
Roof surveys in SO21 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for roof surveys include 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Local landmarks in Crawley
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fox And Hounds Public House and the streets around them. Crawley’s nearest station is Winchester station, roughly 4.5 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Winchester Castle (4.8 miles south-east) and Royal Hampshire County Hospital (4.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Winnall Moors.
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Crawley: your questions answered
Is Crawley within the area you cover?
Yes, Crawley is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
How do I find out if my home in Crawley is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Can you inspect a terraced or semi-detached roof?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. We send it by email.
How long does a roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes between one and two hours at most homes, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Report times depend on the package.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and details are available on request.
Do you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Many roofs can be seen well from windows, vantage points and the loft, and Premium includes a drone where it applies.
When to book a survey in Crawley
Weather is the main thing that wears a roof down. Wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while rain gets into every gap. What starts as one slipped slate can become a leak.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Water stains on rafters and ceiling joists
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
- Flashings that have come away from the wall
Landlords with a home close to Winchester station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
What to check before booking
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What happens after the report arrives
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection