Crawley, West Sussex · RH10 · RH11
Roofer in Crawley for Leaks, Slipped Tiles & Storm Damage
Need a roofer in Crawley? Roof leaking, tiles on the drive, or a flat roof letting water in? Call and you'll be connected with an independent local roofer for roof repairs, flat roofing, guttering and chimney repairs.
- Independent local roofers
- No obligation to book
- Crawley and nearby towns
Roofing services
What Crawley roofers get called out for
Most calls come down to four jobs: finding and fixing a leak in a tiled roof, a flat roof on an extension or garage, gutters that overflow, and the chimney flashing that lets water in beside the stack.
Roof Repairs in Crawley
Leaks, slipped and broken tiles, ridge tiles and flashing — traced to the source and fixed.
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Flat Roofing in Crawley
Felt, EPDM rubber and GRP fibreglass flat roofs on extensions, garages and dormers.
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Guttering & Fascias in Crawley
Leaking joints, sagging runs, blocked downpipes and tired fascias and soffits.
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Chimney Repairs in Crawley
Flashing, repointing, flaunching and caps — the usual causes of a chimney leak.
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RH10 · RH11
Crawley, plus Horsham, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Horley.
How it works
How does calling this number work?
You call one number and talk to a local roofer about your roof. We're not a roofing company ourselves, so you skip ringing round a list of firms when water is coming through the ceiling.
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Call and describe the problem
Give your postcode and what you can see: a damp patch, tiles in the garden, a puddle on the flat roof.
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You're connected with a local roofer
Your call goes to an independent roofing company that covers your area.
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They look at it when it's safe
Usually a visit to see the roof, and a temporary cover if water is getting in and the full repair has to wait.
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Get a written quote
Scope, materials, price and VAT in writing, so you can decide — and photos if you're talking to your insurer.
Why use this line
Built for the moment the ceiling starts dripping.
Roofers who cover your postcode
Calls are connected to independent roofers working in Crawley and the towns around it, not a national call centre.
A written quote first
Ask for the scope, materials, price and VAT in writing before any work starts. A good roofer expects the question.
No obligation
You decide whether to go ahead after you've heard the quote. Calling doesn't commit you to anything.
Straight answers on this site
Prices and facts here link to their sources, so you can check them yourself.
Crawley roofs, neighbourhood by neighbourhood
How old is the roof on a Crawley house?
It depends on which neighbourhood you're in, because Crawley was built in planned stages. The town was designated a New Town on 9 January 1947 and planned as nine neighbourhoods for 50,000 people; it now has 14 neighbourhoods and more than 120,000 residents.
The first wave went up in the 1950s: West Green (1949–54), Northgate (1951–55), Three Bridges (1952–55), Langley Green (1952–56), southern Pound Hill (1953–56), Ifield (1954–57), Tilgate (1955–58) and Gossops Green (1956–61). Later came Furnace Green (from 1960), Broadfield (1969), Bewbush (1975), Maidenbower (1987) and Forge Wood (2014). So a house in West Green and a house in Maidenbower can be nearly 40 years apart — and their roofs are at very different stages.
Most calls come from owner-occupied streets. About 78% of homes in Maidenbower East & Worth and 75% in Pound Hill are owner-occupied, against 55.7% across the borough.
Weather matters too. In Storm Eunice on 18 February 2022, the Met Office issued its first ever red wind warning covering south-east England, and Charlwood — just north of Gatwick — recorded a 78mph gust. Wind lifts tiles and ridge tiles that have lost their grip, and the leak often shows up weeks later.
- Crawley designated a New Town
- 1947
- Neighbourhoods today (9 planned)
- 14
- Eunice gust at Charlwood, Feb 2022
- 78mph
- Households in Crawley (2021)
- 45,504
Sources: Crawley Borough Council, Crawley Development Corporation (Wikipedia), Met Office, Census 2021 households.
How do I spot a dodgy roofer?
Be wary of anyone who knocks on the door saying they've "noticed a problem" with your roof, wants paying in full before starting, or won't put a quote in writing. A genuine roofer will give you a written quote, show you their insurance, and let you check any scheme or trade body they mention.
Citizens Advice suggests starting with your council's approved-trader list, a scheme such as TrustMark or Buy with Confidence, or a trade association, and checking the scheme's own website to confirm membership. The roofers you reach on this number are independent firms, so apply the same checks to them — our full checklist is here.
How long does a roof last in the UK?
Longer for pitched tiled roofs than flat ones, and the fixings usually fail before the tiles do. One UK roofing guide gives concrete tiles 40–60 years, clay tiles 60–90, natural slate 80–120 and a felt flat roof 10–20, with mortar ridges lasting about 20–30 years.
That's why a 1950s Crawley roof can have sound tiles but loose ridges and tired flashing, and why a slipped tile is usually a repair, not a new roof. If you're unsure, see roof repairs or flat roofing for the warning signs.
Which parts of Crawley are covered?
All of Crawley's two postcode districts — RH10 (including Three Bridges, Pound Hill, Maidenbower, Furnace Green, Tilgate, Northgate, and villages such as Copthorne and Crawley Down) and RH11 (including Ifield, Langley Green, West Green, Gossops Green, Broadfield and Bewbush). Nearby towns have their own pages below.
Areas covered
Crawley and the towns around it
From Maidenbower and Pound Hill out to Copthorne and Crawley Down, and on to the Mid Sussex towns and Horley over the Surrey border.
About this line
Who answers when I call?
An independent local roofer who covers your postcode. Crawley Roof Line runs the phone line and this website; we don't send our own roofers, set prices or take payment from you.
The roofer gives you the quote, does the work and stands behind it. Our part is making the first call easy, and publishing guides that tell you what things usually cost and what to ask.
Quick numbers
- Clay tile repair: £110–£160 per m²
- Gutter run replaced: £650–£1,700
- Most chimney repairs: £180–£1,000
General ranges, not quotes. Sources: Checkatrade roof repair, gutter and chimney cost guides (2026), ex VAT and access.
FAQ
Questions Crawley homeowners ask
Still unsure? A short call is the fastest way to get a straight answer about your situation.
How much does a roof repair cost in Crawley?
It depends on the roof covering, the size of the damage and whether scaffolding is needed. As general ranges, not quotes: Checkatrade's October 2026 guide puts small repairs to a clay-tiled roof at about £110–£160 per m² and concrete tiles at £90–£120 per m², before VAT and access costs. The roofer prices your job after seeing it — get it in writing. More detail on the roof repairs page.
I rent from the council or a housing association. Who fixes my roof?
Your landlord does — roof repairs on social housing go through them, not a private roofer. Crawley Borough Council tenants can use the council's repairs and maintenance page; housing association tenants should call their association. Private renters should tell their landlord or letting agent first.
Will my home insurance pay for storm damage to the roof?
That is your insurer's decision, and it depends on your policy and the cause of the damage. Take photos from the ground, keep receipts for any temporary repairs, and contact your insurer promptly. A roofer can describe what they find in writing, but they can't tell you what your policy will pay.
Can a roofer come out today?
Nobody can promise that in advance — it depends on the weather, the time of day and how busy local roofers are after a storm. When you call, the roofer you're connected with will tell you honestly when they can get to you, and whether a temporary cover makes sense first.
Who will actually do the work?
Crawley Roof Line is a free referral service, not a roofing company. Your call is connected to an independent roofer that covers your postcode, and that roofer quotes for, carries out and guarantees the work. Before anything starts, ask for a written quote and proof of insurance — here's what else to check.
Do you cover villages outside Crawley?
Yes — Copthorne, Crawley Down and Turners Hill as well as the towns with their own pages: Horsham, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Horley. If you're nearby and unsure, call and ask.
Roof leaking or tiles down? Call and talk it through.
Tell us your postcode and what you are seeing, and you'll be connected with an independent local roofer who covers Crawley and the towns around it.