Surrey · London and the South East
Brewer Street Chimney Survey
Get a clear view of the chimney stack at a property in Brewer Street. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- A stack that appears to lean
- Frost-damaged brickwork on the stack
- Flaunching that has broken away
Chimney surveys for homes and businesses in Brewer Street
We inspect chimneys from wherever they can be seen safely: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the loft space where it’s safe. With our Premium Survey, a drone inspection is included where applicable. If we can’t see part of the stack, the report makes that clear. Each defect is recorded with a photo and a plain description. We survey chimney breasts, flaunching and shared and party-wall stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are loose, cracked or missing pots and disused chimneys trapping moisture.
In a small place like Brewer Street, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Brewer Street (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- 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
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book, as it helps us focus the survey.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
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Practical tips
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week, before and after a survey:
- Have brackets on the chimney checked
- Photograph damp patches with the date
- Keep the report to compare against at the next survey
- Check with the council before altering a stack in a conservation area or on a listed building
Questions about the findings are always welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation and the Premium Survey an in-person consultation.
Get small mortar repairs done while they’re small. Small repairs now can save bigger work later.
Local roofs in Brewer Street
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first. Older buildings may be listed or sit in a conservation area. Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the council can say whether a street is in a conservation area. Re-roofing in different materials may need permission there.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near The Belfry, a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. Homes near green spaces like Kitchen Copse can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn. If you own a rental within reach of Merstham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Brewer Street is about 2 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. We provide chimney surveys for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Brewer Street and nearby. Our area takes in places right across Surrey, large and small. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
Surveys in RH1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer chimney surveys to properties on Whitehill Lane and Brewer Street. If you’re just outside Brewer Street, we cover Nutfield (1 mile south-west), Chaldon (2 miles north), South Merstham (2 miles west), Merstham (2 miles north-west) and South Nutfield (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (9 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south-west), Redhill (3 miles west), Ewell (10 miles north-west), Reigate (4 miles west) and Dorking (10 miles west).
Near you in Brewer Street
Around Brewer Street, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Merstham Park School, Oakhyrst Grange School and The Prince Albert Public House, among other places. The nearest railway station is Merstham station, about 2.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and The Belfry (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Brewer Street includes Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
How the survey changes by roof type
Brick stacks
Spalled bricks, where the face has flaked off, are a sign of water and frost. Any spalling is noted with photos.
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift in wind or pull out of their mortar joints. Any loose or split flashings are recorded.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Brewer Street
Chimneys are easy to forget because you rarely see the top of them. Problems often go unnoticed until damp appears inside. A survey gives you a clear picture before that happens. For an older or listed building in a place like Brewer Street, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Chimney survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the price for your roof before booking.
Why book with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Photos and a written report every time
Read how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
What affects the cost of chimney surveys
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- How many separate roofs there are, such as extensions, dormers and garages
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Helping us price your survey
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. Just tell us:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or drop us an email whenever suits you.
What happens on the day
On the day, we begin with a quick chat about the roof and anything that is worrying you. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take between one and two hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. For a village or hamlet like Brewer Street, the journey is planned beforehand: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- We go through the chimneys, any damp and any work done on them.
- We look at every stack from wherever it can be seen safely.
- We photograph and record the pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings.
- We look for damp on chimney breasts and in the roof space.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, is emailed to you.
Preparing for the visit
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Getting a price
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
FAQs for Brewer Street
I let a flat near Merstham station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. You can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and a few details, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Brewer Street listed or in a conservation area?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest.
How can you see the top of the stack?
We inspect from wherever is safe: the ground, nearby windows and higher points, and the roof space. A drone inspection is included in our Premium Survey where applicable. If part of a stack cannot be seen, the report says so.
Do you work in Brewer Street?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, Brewer Street included.
Can you survey a chimney stack we share with next door?
Yes. We look at the parts we can see safely and the parts you can give us access to. If a defect seems to be on your neighbour’s side, the report records it and you can raise it with them.
Why is my chimney breast damp?
There are a few common causes: cracked flaunching, worn pointing, failed flashings, uncapped pots, or damp trapped in an unventilated stack. Our survey checks each of these and records the likely cause.