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Pre-purchase roof survey in Brewer Street, Surrey
Get a clear view of the roof at a property in Brewer Street from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing
- Bitumen or mortar used in place of proper repairs
- Damp timbers or stains in the loft
The survey, step by step
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and if part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The survey typically takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Cottages and farmhouses around Brewer Street frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- Once your offer has been accepted, you book and give us the address and your timescale.
- Access is arranged through you, the agent or the seller.
- We check the roof from ground level, from windows, from the loft space and from the roof where safe.
- Coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are checked and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with photos and recommendations prioritised by urgency.
How to prepare
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Book a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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About our pre-purchase roof survey in Brewer Street
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all including VAT. Standard adds moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. Premium goes further, with thermal imaging, a drone where it applies and a same-day report. Pick the one that fits the property. All three include a written report with photos and recommendations. We survey flat-roofed extensions and dormers, the roof space and natural slate, and common reasons people get in touch are slipped or missing slates and tiles and patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem.
Some older homes in villages like Brewer Street are listed or sit in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Brewer Street (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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FAQs for Brewer Street
Is my home in Brewer Street listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Brewer Street?
That depends on where the roof is and on the weather. Brewer Street is about 1 mile from the edge of the flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome. The exact boundary is checked for each address before any flight, and a roof inside it needs permission before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather, and the rest of the survey does not depend on the drone.
Can you survey in bad weather?
Light rain is usually fine; heavy rain and wind are different. In strong wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, and we’d agree another day.
How long does a pre-purchase roof survey take?
On site, it usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at a typical home, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Report times depend on the package, from the same day for Premium to within 48 hours for Basic.
Are you insured?
We hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
Is your roof survey a RICS survey?
No. We survey the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS home survey. It complements one rather than replacing it.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. For inside areas and the loft space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
Useful tips for Brewer Street property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Check the lease for roof repair responsibilities
- Don’t leave it until just before exchange
- Ask whether there are papers for past roof work
- Find out whether the roof has been replaced or patched
If the report shows work is needed, you can raise it with the seller or agent. You might ask for the work to be done before completion, or ask to adjust the price. What happens next is your decision and the seller’s.
After strong winds, look at the roof from the ground. Slipped slates, lifted ridge tiles and debris on the ground are signs to act on. Dealing with them early keeps water out.
What we cannot see
To be straight with you, there are limits to any roof survey:
- Defects hidden under coverings or inside walls without opening up
- The condition of the rest of the house (that is a RICS home survey)
- Whether the price should change, which is between you and the seller
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will tell you before booking. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- Natural slate
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Chimney stacks
Brewer Street homes and their roofs
The flight restriction zone around Redhill Aerodrome comes within about 1 mile of Brewer Street. If the drone is used for your survey, the exact boundary is checked for the address first. Older houses across Surrey frequently have handmade clay tiles, and many have tile-hanging. Some old buildings in Surrey and Sussex have Horsham stone slab roofs. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you own a rental within reach of Merstham station, it is worth knowing a roof’s condition before you buy it, or before you sign off new roofing work on it.
Brewer Street is about 2 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Roofs in Brewer Street get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Surrey. Our area takes in places right across Surrey. You can also see our page for Crawley.
Pre-purchase roof surveys in RH1 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Whitehill Lane and Brewer Street or a nearby road, we can help. We also 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). 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).
Local landmarks 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. The closest station to Brewer Street is Merstham station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and The Belfry (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
What affects the price in Brewer Street
We confirm the price for the job before you book. These are the things that affect it:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The roof’s overall size
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Booking your survey
Getting the details right at the start saves time. It is useful to include:
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Dates you are working to, like exchange
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and give us some details about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Flat roofs
Repeated coatings on a flat roof can mask what’s underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
What we’re asked to look at in Brewer Street
Chimneys take the worst of the weather and they’re often the least maintained part of a roof. Pointing crumbles, flaunching cracks and flashings lift. On terraced and semi-detached homes, a stack may be shared with next door, which matters if work is needed.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Sagging ridge lines or uneven roof slopes
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Loose pots and cracked flaunching
If you live in an older home near Church of St Mary the Virgin, a survey will show how the roof has been repaired before, which helps you judge what’s coming.
Before booking anyone
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How soon the report will arrive
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- What the survey will not cover