Dormer & window restoration
The homeowner praised John and the AP team for careful restoration, particularly around the more complex curved windows.
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AP Roofing SussexReady for the next downpour?
Get your roof set for winterA small roof problem.
A small roof problem.
A long, wet winter.
A slipped tile, tired flashing or overflowing gutter is easier to deal with before water reaches the room below. We help Crawley homeowners find the weak point and agree a sensible repair.
Already have a roof leak? Tell us when it happens. From wind-driven rain to a damp chimney breast, we investigate the cause and explain the work needed.
What a winter roof check involves ↗AP Roofing · Customer feedbackRecommended by
Recommended by
local homeowners.
Roof repairs, new roofs and the small jobs that matter. Selected feedback from customers who have used the team.
9.64/10
From 27 reviews in the last 12 months.
94 reviews on the profile.
Helpful communication
The customer highlighted a helpful company and a positive experience keeping in touch.
Roof felt & fascia renewal
Quickly arranged scaffolding and a substantial team helped complete the roof work, with a clean finish that delighted the homeowner.
Verge repairs
The customer valued a clearly explained quotation, dependable scheduling and the professional handling of the repair.
Flat roof & chimney work
Helpful guidance, a punctual team and little disruption made this roof and chimney project straightforward for the customer.
Leaking pitched roof
After comparing quotations, the homeowner chose AP and praised the prompt communication, roofing team and thorough clearance afterwards.
Flat roof renewal
A leaking roof prompted a quick quotation and a clean, efficiently completed replacement that impressed the homeowner.
Pitched roof repairs
The customer was pleased with the finished repair and highlighted how efficiently the work was handled.
Dry ridge upgrade
A responsive quotation process, an agreed completion date and a spotless finish earned this homeowner’s recommendation.
A complete new roof
The homeowner praised a fast-working team, regular progress updates and the care taken to keep the property clean.
Roof leak investigation
Scaffolding was arranged as part of the repair, with photographs helping the customer understand the damage and the solution.
Careful roofing work
The customer singled out thorough workmanship, dependable service, fair pricing and communication throughout the job.
Entrance roof renewal
An inspection changed the plan from repair to replacement. The homeowner appreciated the care and quality of the work.
Rainwater system renewal
The customer valued punctual arrival, sensible pricing and a well-finished job, with the team clearing up afterwards.
Small gutter repair
The homeowner appreciated help with a smaller job, including an additional gutter connection and attention to nearby flashing.
New roof installation
The customer was delighted with the new roof and said they would recommend the company.
A replacement garage roof
The homeowner highlighted punctual roofers, polite service and an efficiently completed job with a finish they were pleased with.
Tile & gutter repairs
The team repaired the requested tiles and also noticed and replaced a leaking gutter connector.
New gutter installation
The homeowner was pleased with the speed of the work and the tidy condition of the property afterwards.
Roof felt, battens & tiles
The customer appreciated regular updates while the team renewed roof layers, removed moss and dealt with broken tiles.
Choosing a roofer
After finding the search for a suitable roofer difficult, the homeowner described being glad to have chosen this company.
A hardworking team
The customer praised polite workers, the standard of the finished work and pricing they felt was competitive.
Roof & roofline renewal
Regular updates during the roof and roofline work helped keep the customer informed, and they were delighted with the finish.
Efficient roofing service
The customer described an efficient, professional experience and said they had already recommended the company to others.
Complete roof renewal
The homeowner was delighted with a new roof that was finished within the agreed budget and timescale.
Gutter repairs
The customer appreciated a straightforward experience with a friendly team that arrived on time and repaired the guttering efficiently.
A blocked downpipe
The customer reported a promptly cleared blockage and appreciated the team identifying missing or loose slates as well.
A job well handled
The customer was impressed by the speed and professionalism of the team and the standard of the finished work.
Work as agreed
The customer’s feedback highlighted a job completed promptly and at the time that had been agreed.
Roof pointing repairs
The homeowner valued the team’s reliability and pace of work and was very satisfied with the completed repair.
A repaired gutter
The customer appreciated a quick reply and a gutter repair completed without a long wait.
A recommended team
The homeowner praised the professionalism and finished result, and said they would happily use the company again.
A prompt response
The customer valued clear messages, a quick visit, competitive pricing and a friendly team.
Replacement gutters
The homeowner praised Mick and Lee for friendly service, efficient working and the quality of the new guttering.
An urgent roof leak
With water entering the property, the customer appreciated prompt attention, a professional team and a tidy repair.
New guttering
A quickly arranged quotation and neatly completed work left this homeowner happy to recommend the team.
Help with a small job
The customer valued explained options, regular updates and photographs showing the repair after it had been completed.
An efficient visit
The customer highlighted a professional approach and work that kept to the agreed timing and budget.
A roof put right
The homeowner was happy with the time taken to repair the roof and the price, and recommended AP.
Professional service
The customer praised responsive, courteous workers who completed the job efficiently and kept them informed.
Summaries of genuine Checkatrade feedback from the profile listed as Bonwycks roofing. Original scores, public names, dates and locations retained. Checked 25 October 2026.
Local experience you can count onTrusted by hundreds of
Trusted by hundreds of
customers in Crawley.
We have been fixing Crawley roofs for over 20 years. From a slipped tile to a complete new roof, you get a clear explanation of the problem, a defined scope and a free estimate for the work.
Fully insured. Work guaranteed. A local number to call when you need to talk it through.
Roofing in Crawley
From one failed detail to a complete roof, the job should start with the right diagnosis.
Roofing problems rarely arrive with a neat label. You may notice a damp patch after wind-driven rain, a tile in the garden, water running behind a gutter, staining around a chimney breast or a flat roof that has started to blister and hold water. The useful question is not simply “what can we patch?” It is “where is the water getting in, why has that part failed, and what is the proportionate way to put it right?”
AP Roofing Sussex works across Crawley on pitched and flat roofs, roof repairs, complete reroofing, chimneys, leadwork, guttering, fascias and soffits. Some roofs need a small local repair. Others have reached the point where repeated patching is costing more than addressing the wider build-up. We explain that difference before work begins.
Our main service area covers Crawley and the surrounding Sussex and Surrey border, including RH10 and RH11. That means we regularly deal with the mix of post-war tiled housing, older properties, garages, extensions, dormers and commercial roof areas found across neighbourhoods such as Three Bridges, Pound Hill, Maidenbower, Ifield, Tilgate, Furnace Green, Southgate, Broadfield and Worth.
Roofing services
Roof repairs, flat roofing, new roofs and the details around them
The roof covering is only one part of keeping a building dry. We also work on the junctions, drainage and roofline details that often cause or contribute to leaks.
Roof repairs
Leaks, tiles, storm damage and failed details diagnosed before they are repaired.
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Flat roofing
Repairs and new systems for garages, extensions, dormers and commercial roofs.
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New roofs
Full pitched and flat roof replacement with the whole build-up considered.
Explore servicePitched roofing
Tiles, slate, ridges, valleys, verges, membranes and ventilation.
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Chimney repairs
Repointing, flashing and weathering around exposed chimney stacks.
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Gutters & roofline
Gutters, fascias and soffits checked together at the edge of the roof.
Explore serviceOur workThe finish matters.
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So does everything beneath it.
Pound Hill, Crawley
Pound Hill tiled roof renewal
A complete tiled roof renewal, bringing the main slopes, ridge and eaves together in one consistent finish.
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Maidenbower, Crawley
Maidenbower extension roof
A clean, low-profile extension roof with two rooflights and carefully considered perimeter details.
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Three Bridges, Crawley
Three Bridges chimney and leadwork
A red brick chimney above a slate roof, with the stack and its lead weathering treated as one connected detail.
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Horsham, West Sussex
Horsham slate roof renewal
A natural slate roof with balanced coursing, restrained ridge details and a careful finish around the dormer.
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Horley, Surrey
Horley roofline and guttering
A coordinated roof edge with straight fascias, tidy soffits and a continuous rainwater route.
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Leaks often start at a detail: flashing, valleys, edges, penetrations or drainage.Roof repairs in Crawley
A wet ceiling does not tell you where the roof has failed.
Water can travel along battens, rafters, membranes and masonry before it becomes visible indoors. That is why a repair based only on the position of the stain can miss the source completely.
When we look at a leaking roof we consider the surrounding covering, ridge and hip lines, valleys, flashing, abutments, roof penetrations, chimney details, gutters and the direction weather is likely to have driven the water. On a flat roof we also look for failed laps, splits, defective trims, outlets, ponding and movement in the deck.
Once the likely cause is clear, the scope should be clear too. If a targeted repair is sensible, that is what we quote. If the failure is part of wider deterioration, we explain why a broader repair or replacement may give better value than another short-lived patch.
- Leaking roofs traced from the likely entry point, not just the internal mark.
- Tile and slate repairs with attention to the surrounding fixings and weathering.
- Storm damage made safe and then repaired with a permanent solution.
The AP approachMeet AP Roofing
Good roofing starts before the first tile is lifted.
We look at the whole water path, the condition of the layers beneath it and the practical access to the job. That is how a repair becomes a clear, proportionate piece of work.
Repair what needs repairing
Retain sound material and explain when wider renewal offers a better route.
Specify the complete system
Covering, support, insulation, ventilation and drainage need to work together.
Make the scope understandable
Know what is included, what is retained and what the written cover applies to.
Roof types & systems
Flat roofs, tiled roofs, slate roofs and complete replacements
Different roof types fail in different ways. The repair method, materials and detailing need to suit the roof that is actually on the building.
Flat roofing
Garages, extensions, dormers and commercial flat roofs
Repairs, replacement coverings, insulation upgrades, outlets, edge trims and advice on suitable systems such as EPDM, GRP and modern felt.
Pitched roofing
Tiles, slate, ridges, valleys, verges and roof junctions
Local repairs through to complete reroofing, with the underlay, battens, ventilation and weathering details considered as part of the system.
New roofs
Replacement roofing planned as a complete build-up
When reroofing is the right route, we look beyond the visible covering to the supporting layers, insulation, ventilation, flashings and drainage.
What we inspect
The parts of a roof that need to work together
A roof can look simple from the pavement. Up close, reliable weatherproofing depends on dozens of junctions and details all doing their job.
Tiles & slates
Cracks, slipping, broken nibs, fixing failure, weathering and local matching.
Ridges, hips & verges
Loose units, failed mortar or dry-fix components and exposed edges.
Valleys & junctions
Debris, splits, poor detailing and areas where large volumes of water are concentrated.
Chimneys & leadwork
Flashing, pointing, soakers, step flashing and movement around masonry.
Flat-roof edges & outlets
Laps, trims, outlets, drainage falls, local ponding and deck condition.
Gutters & roofline
Blocked or leaking gutters, alignment, fascia condition, soffits and eaves ventilation.
A straightforward process
Roofing should feel clear from the first conversation
You do not need to know whether the problem is flashing, underlay, a valley or a failed membrane before you call us.
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Tell us what you have noticed
Where the problem appears, when it happens and the property postcode are enough to start. Photos help when you have them.
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We inspect the roof and likely water path
The visible defect and the surrounding roof are considered together so the quote addresses the cause rather than only the symptom.
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You get a defined scope of work
Repair, maintenance or replacement is explained in plain English, with the work included set out before you decide.
Crawley & nearby
Roofing across RH10, RH11 and surrounding towns
Crawley is our main local focus, with roofing work across neighbourhoods including Three Bridges, Pound Hill, Maidenbower, Ifield, Tilgate, Furnace Green, Southgate, Northgate, West Green, Langley Green, Gossops Green, Broadfield, Bewbush and Worth.
We also cover nearby towns across West Sussex and the Surrey border. Each area page links back to the relevant technical roofing services so you can understand both the local coverage and the work itself.
Roofing questions
Useful answers before you book a roofer
These are some of the practical questions that come up before an inspection or quote.
Yes. A single slipped tile, a failed section of flashing, a leaking gutter joint or a local flat-roof defect can be a complete job in its own right. We do not expect every enquiry to become a new roof.
We look at the likely water path rather than assuming the stain indoors is directly below the defect. Tiles or slates, valleys, flashings, roof penetrations, gutters and the surrounding roof condition all matter.
Yes. We work on common flat-roof systems as well as tiled and slate pitched roofs, including garages, extensions, dormers, porches and larger roof areas.
Usually when defects are no longer isolated: widespread covering failure, tired battens or underlay, repeated leaks in different areas, or several major details reaching the end of their life together. We explain the condition before recommending replacement.
We cover RH10 and RH11, including areas such as Three Bridges, Pound Hill, Maidenbower, Ifield, Tilgate, Furnace Green, Southgate, Broadfield, Bewbush, Gossops Green, Langley Green, Worth and surrounding neighbourhoods.
Yes. Roofline, drainage, leadwork and chimney details are often part of the same water-management problem, so we inspect them together where relevant.
Roofing advice
Read up before you spend money
Our guides go deeper on leaks, storm damage, flat-roof systems, replacement decisions and Crawley-specific planning considerations.
Roofing guide
Roofing costs in Crawley: what actually changes the price?
A practical guide to the factors that affect roof repair and replacement costs in Crawley, without pretending every roof can be priced from a table.
Read guide Roofing guideRoof leaking? What to do before the roofer arrives
A calm, practical checklist for a leaking roof: protect the room, avoid unsafe DIY access, note when the leak happens and gather useful clues.
Read guide Roofing guideEPDM, GRP or felt? Flat roof systems in plain English
A homeowner-friendly comparison of EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and modern felt flat roofing, including where each system can make sense.
Read guideBefore you decide
Know what you are choosing.
Practical information for the decisions that shape your roof and your quotation.
Roofing materials
Compare EPDM, GRP, felt, clay and concrete tiles, natural slate and lead.
Read the guideGuarantees and aftercare
Understand workmanship cover, product warranties and the records to keep.
Read the guideA quote you can compare
See how access, preparation, hidden layers and detail work affect the cost.
Read the guidePractical winter advice
Read all 10 winter guides ↗Know what you are looking at.
Winter preparation
Getting your roof ready for winter: a Crawley homeowner’s checklist
The checks worth making before winter, what you can spot from the ground and which small defects deserve attention first.
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Finding a leak
Why does my roof only leak in heavy rain or strong wind?
A roof that stays dry in a shower can still leak in a storm. Here is what that weather pattern tells you, and what it cannot prove.
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Tiles & slates
A roof tile is missing, but there is no leak. Can it wait?
Why a dry ceiling does not prove that a missing tile is harmless, and what a proper tile repair needs to check.
Read the guide