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Brewer Street Storm Damage Roof Report
A careful look at the roof at your property in Brewer Street, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Storm damage roof report in Brewer Street: what you get
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Photograph the damage from ground level or a window, and never climb up. Emergency temporary protection, such as covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. We then record the damage in a report you can pass to your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’ve noticed water coming in after the storm and gutters pulled loose in the wind, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Brewer Street, older cottages and farmhouses often have roofs that have been patched over many years. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, especially to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Damp in old walls and timbers is slow to dry, so the sooner the cause is found the better.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Brewer Street (RH1)
- Region
- Surrey
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Storm damage roof reports around Brewer Street
Many older homes in Surrey have handmade clay tiles and tile-hung upper walls. Horsham stone slab roofs survive on some old buildings in Surrey. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, before anyone quotes for re-roofing.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Bletchingley Village Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. Homes near green spaces such as Kitchen Copse can get more leaves in their gutters in autumn.
Brewer Street is about 2 miles south of Caterham, in Surrey. Brewer Street is one of many places we visit across Surrey, for homes and businesses alike. Brewer Street is one of the places in Surrey where we work for storm damage roof reports. For surveys nearby, see our Crawley page.
Here we cover the RH1 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. You will find streets like Whitehill Lane and Brewer Street. If you are 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 like 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
In Brewer Street, that means homes and buildings near Merstham Park School, Oakhyrst Grange School and The Prince Albert Public House. For rail, the closest station is Merstham station, roughly 2.2 miles west of the centre. A little further out are East Surrey Museum (2.2 miles north-east) and The Belfry (3.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mercers Lake and Bay Pond.
Before and after the survey
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Our tips:
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
- Keep a note of the date of the storm
- Photograph damage inside the house too
If you are unhappy with how your insurer handles the claim, you can complain to them first. After that, you may be able to take it to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
A well-maintained roof stands up to storms better. Have loose slates, tiles and flashings seen to promptly.
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Brewer Street questions
Is Brewer Street in the area you cover?
Yes, Brewer Street is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Brewer Street as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
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.
Do I need to be at home?
Not always. An outside-only look can be arranged beforehand, but anything inside needs someone there to give access.
How strong does the wind have to be for a storm claim?
Each policy has its own definition. About 55 mph is a common figure in many policies, but your policy sets the actual test.
Should I go up on the roof to take photos?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first. Mention it when you get in touch and we will explain what’s needed.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
The first step is a complaint to your insurer. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, but we can’t say how it will turn out.
Why act early in Brewer Street
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, so you’re not relying only on your own photos. Around Brewer Street, older homes frequently have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why us?
- Packages from £150, with VAT included
- Surveys seven days a week
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or what we found on two real jobs.
The survey, step by step
We photograph the roof as we go, so you can see in the report what we found and where. We take close-ups from wherever is safe. Most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Brewer Street, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before we arrive
- Find any records of previous roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Book a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address and the days you’d prefer.
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What we’re asked to look at in Brewer Street
Flat roofs can be damaged too. Wind can lift edges and tear coverings, and blocked outlets can leave water ponding after heavy rain. Our report covers flat and pitched roofs.
Look out for signs like these:
- Loose or broken chimney pots and cowls
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Damaged ridges and hips
Landlords with a home close to Merstham station may find that tracing a leak quickly matters when a tenant is living with it.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photographs
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Let us know about it as you book and we’ll plan the survey around it.
How we price storm damage roof reports
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Height and safe access
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Roof area
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What to tell us when you get in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- Access details, like a loft hatch or a shared roof
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know the address and what’s prompted the survey. We will confirm the price before you book.