Surrey · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Brewer Street
Not sure what state the gutter is in? You can book a gutter survey in Brewer Street and across Surrey, with plain-English findings.
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Cracked or loose downpipes
Tips that help
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Don’t climb a ladder to look in the gutters
- Check for spilling water in a downpour
- Include valley, parapet and box gutters when clearing
Once work is carried out, keep an eye on the gutters in the next downpour. Rain should flow to the outlets and down the downpipes, and if it doesn’t, raise it with whoever did the job.
Have overhanging branches and climbing plants cut back from the roof by someone who can do it safely. Fewer leaves in the gutters means fewer blockages.
Gutter surveys for homes and businesses in Brewer Street
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot but a good many gutters are tucked away. Valley gutters between slopes, gutters behind parapet walls and box or secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it’s safe to see them using vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you’ve noticed blocked outlets and hoppers and rotten fascias or stained soffits, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on eaves gutters, fascias and soffits and downpipes alike.
In a village or hamlet like Brewer Street, 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. We report on what can safely be seen, and thatch is a specialist material. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs frequently need the most attention.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put in order of urgency where relevant.
- Location
- Brewer Street (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Fascias and soffits
Overflowing water stains soffits and rots timber. They’re looked at as part of the survey.
Cast iron gutters
Cast iron tends to fail at the joints and fixings. We note corrosion, cracks and leaking joints where they can be seen.
Brewer Street homes and their roofs
What can be done to an older roof may depend on listing or a conservation area. The council is the place to check, along with Historic England’s list, ideally before any re-roofing is planned. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. A few of Surrey’s oldest buildings have heavy Horsham stone slab roofs. Whatever the covering, it’s often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
Shop and office owners around The Belfry may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. For landlords with property near Merstham station, a dated record of the roof is useful when planning maintenance across a let.
Brewer Street is about 2 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. We visit Brewer Street as part of our work across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Our Surrey coverage includes Brewer Street. Crawley is in our area too.
Gutter surveys in RH1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Whitehill Lane and Brewer Street, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Brewer Street: 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). Larger places within reach include 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 closest station to Brewer Street is Merstham station, about 2.2 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and The Belfry (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
How we price gutter surveys
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- Roof area
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all inc. VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you get in touch
There is no need for technical words. It’s enough to tell us:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- What kind of property and roof it is
- What’s prompted the survey
- Anything about access we should know
To get a price for gutter surveys in Brewer Street, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Brewer Street
Brackets can loosen, corrode or snap over the years. Wet leaves and silt add a lot of weight, and that weight pulls sections out of line. Once the fall is lost, water sits at the low point and spills over.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Cracked or loose downpipes
- Dripping or leaking gutter joints
- Soffits marked by water
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, corroded nails, tired lead and weathered chimney pointing are the things to watch on older roofs.
Questions to ask before booking
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Their insurance cover
The survey, step by step
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, from ground level, from windows, in the roof space and by drone where applicable. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. For a village or hamlet like Brewer Street, the journey is planned in advance: tell us about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start by hearing about any drips, overflows or damp patches.
- We look along the gutters, downpipes and fascias from the ground and from windows.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- Find any records of previous roof work
Getting a price
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
Why it’s worth a survey now in Brewer Street
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. You can see drips and overflows from ground level but hidden gutters are another matter. We inspect as far as it is safe to see and put it in writing. In a small place like Brewer Street, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for your roof before you book.
Why book us in Brewer Street
- Every finding written up with photos
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
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FAQs for Brewer Street
Will you come out to Brewer Street?
Yes, Brewer Street is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
How do I find out if my home in Brewer Street is listed?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Will the survey check for asbestos?
No. We do not test for asbestos. If rainwater goods or soffits look like they could contain asbestos, we note it so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check before any work.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the cause looks like something else, the report says so, based on what we can see.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once access has been agreed. Roofs over flats are often shared, so whoever owns or manages the building needs to agree access. We can only inspect what we are given access to.
Is there a good time of year to book a gutter survey?
Whenever suits you. If water is already spilling over, book sooner rather than later as overflowing water can damage walls.
How many surveys have you done?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, across 20+ years of surveying roofs.