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Brewer Street New Roof Snagging
Wondering about the new roof at a property in Brewer Street? We carry out new roof snagging in Brewer Street and across Surrey.
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
New roof snagging for homes and businesses in Brewer Street
Our inspection covers the slates or tiles, ridges, verges, hips and valleys, along with the flashings and ventilation. At the eaves we check how the underlay is dressed into the gutter, where it can be seen, and we check the gutters too. The report sets out what we found with photographs. Any debris left behind or damage to other parts is recorded too. If you’ve noticed gutters blocked by building debris and broken coverings left on a new roof, we can find out what’s behind it, on new flat roofs, replacement roofs and loft conversions and dormers alike.
Older buildings in small places like Brewer Street may be listed or in a conservation area. If so, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so check with the council before work starts. Whether you are buying or signing off new roofing, it’s worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
The Standard Survey adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Brewer Street (RH1)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Buying a home or a new roof in Brewer Street
In Surrey, older roofs are often handmade clay tile, with tile-hanging on many upper walls. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. Each material has its own typical faults, which is what a buyer or the owner of a new roof needs to know about. Before planning roof work on an older home, find out whether it’s listed or in a conservation area. Listed building consent covers changes to a listed building’s special interest, and an Article 4 direction can bring extra controls in a conservation area.
Landlords with a home close to Merstham station may find that a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Brewer Street is about 2 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. In Brewer Street, as across Surrey, every roof gets the same careful survey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. Our Crawley page covers surveys nearby.
All of RH1 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We cover properties on Whitehill Lane and Brewer Street and the roads around them. 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). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Around Brewer Street
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Merstham Park School, Oakhyrst Grange School and The Prince Albert Public House, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Merstham station, roughly 2.2 miles west. A little further out are East Surrey Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and The Belfry (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Brewer Street include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Brewer Street
Landlords and agents in Brewer Street book surveys as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the new roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we will plan the survey around it.
How we price new roof snagging
Our packages start from £150, with VAT included. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Roof area
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What we need to know
When you call or email, these details help:
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
For a price for new roof snagging in Brewer Street, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email. Some details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight.
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Do you need new roof snagging in Brewer Street?
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. A snagging check looks around the property as well as at the roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay at the eaves left exposed
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Church of St Mary the Virgin, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What experience they bring
What we do, step by step
Where it is relevant and can be reached safely, the loft space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit typically takes between one and two hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. For a village or hamlet like Brewer Street, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We agree what to focus on, such as a payment date or a warranty period ending.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- You receive a report to share with your roofer.
Before the survey
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know where we can park nearby
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
Most bookings start with a short call: phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll ask a few questions about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Brewer Street questions
Do you cover Brewer Street?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photos, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Brewer Street?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you get involved if the roofer disagrees with the report?
No, we report on the roof and don’t take sides. Any dispute stays between you and your roofer or builder though our report gives you the facts we saw.
How do I arrange new roof snagging in Brewer Street?
Just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
How much time does a snagging visit need?
Most house visits take about 1–2 hours, and longer for large or complex roofs.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We inspect the roof as far as it can be seen safely and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What we cannot see
We only report everything that’s safely in view on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- Pricing the remedial work
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers