Greater London · London and the South East
Plumstead Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Plumstead, with photographs and a written report.
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Plumstead
Alongside Victorian and Edwardian terraces, outer London has a great many interwar semis, often with hipped roofs of clay or concrete tiles. If your home in Plumstead is one of them, bay roofs, hips and later dormers each have their own details. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. Danson House, about 2.7 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Plumstead. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Living close to Plumstead Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn, and blocked gutters overflow and soak walls. If you let a flat or house near Plumstead station, knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Plumstead is about 8 miles east of London, in Greater London. If you’re in Plumstead, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Greater London, we cover Plumstead. London is in our area too.
We work across SE18, SE28 and E16 for gutter surveys and the streets around it. We cover properties on Moy Lane, Love Lane and Tuam Road. Main roads around Plumstead include the A206. Neighbouring places we cover for gutter surveys include Woolwich (1 mile west), Shooter's Hill (1 mile south-west), East Wickham (1 mile south-east), Charlton (2 miles west) and New Charlton (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles west), City of Westminster (10 miles west), Marylebone (10 miles west), Kensington (12 miles west), St Pancras (9 miles west) and Shoreditch (7 miles west).
What’s near Plumstead
We work in homes and buildings around Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, Plumstead Manor School and Plumstead Common. There is a railway station in Plumstead itself: Plumstead station. Other landmarks nearby include British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (1.3 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles west). Not far away are Gilbert's Pit.
How a gutter survey works in Plumstead
People book a gutter survey when gutters overflow, when damp appears or before the wetter months. Landlords and managing agents use it to plan maintenance, and some buyers want the rainwater system checked before exchange. The survey and report follow the same steps whatever the reason with photos and clear recommendations. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. If you’ve noticed downpipes that are split or coming away and choked outlets or hopper heads, we can find out what’s behind it, on eaves gutters, outlets and hoppers and valley gutters alike.
London has a great many flats in converted houses and purpose-built blocks, so roofs are often shared between several households. Landlords, managing agents and residents’ companies need to know what condition it’s in and what work is coming up. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
Report times depend on the survey you book: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day.
- Where
- Plumstead (SE18, SE28, E16)
- Wider area
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Plumstead
Overflowing gutters in a downpour are a common reason to book. Others notice a damp wall, a stained ceiling or a green streak down the brickwork. A survey helps show where the water is coming from before it causes more harm.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Leaking or loose downpipes
Take a building like South Rise Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which limits apply to the survey
Why it is worth a survey now in Plumstead
Climbing a ladder to look in the gutters yourself is risky. From the ground you can spot drips and overflows, but valleys, parapets and box gutters are hard to see. Our survey covers what can safely be seen and records it with photos. Work on a London roof is rarely simple to arrange, with parking, neighbours and access all to think about. That is a good reason to find problems early, while there’s time to plan, rather than in a rush after a leak.
Our price is from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, including VAT, and we’ll tell you which fits.
What you get with us
- 20+ years’ experience
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
FAQs for Plumstead
Will parking be an issue for a roof survey in Plumstead?
London parking needs a little planning, so let us know about permits, bays or a driveway when you book. The visit is then planned around what’s available.
I let a flat near Plumstead station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, rented property is part of what we cover. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
How long will you be on site?
A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. You will know roughly how long when we arrange the visit.
Do you need to get into the loft?
Typically, if there is one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Do you cover Plumstead for gutter surveys?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and that includes Plumstead.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes, we carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays as well as weekdays. Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form to arrange it.
How do I arrange a gutter survey in Plumstead?
The quickest way is to call 07833 053749 or email us. Give us the address and a few details about the roof, and we’ll suggest the right survey. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
A DIY look is useful, but it isn’t a survey. You won’t see flashings, valleys or the backs of chimneys properly from the ground, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Never climb onto the roof to look.
Roof by roof
Aluminium and other metal gutters
Aluminium and other metal gutters are used on many newer and commercial buildings. Their joints and outlets still need checking.
Box and secret gutters
Box and secret gutters often cause leaks indoors. Outlets, linings and overflows are checked as far as access allows.
Places near Plumstead
What else we do in Plumstead
What we do, step by step
When we arrive, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. After that, we look at everything we can see safely, using the ground, windows, the loft and a drone where applicable. Most surveys take an hour or two for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Many London properties are flats or terraces with no side access, so the back of the roof is often seen from upstairs windows, from inside or, where a flight is allowed, from the air. If the building has a managing agent or access rules, let us know as you book.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- Each gutter run is checked for blockages, sags and leaking joints.
- Outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows are inspected.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Leave a clear route to the loft
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Prices for gutter surveys in Plumstead
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- How big the roof is
- House, block, shop or office
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
To find out what your survey will cost, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us about the roof. The price is agreed before a date is set.
What we need to know
We’ll usually ask about:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Pictures of the roof from a safe spot, if you have them
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
If you are buying, it helps to book soon after your offer is accepted, so there is time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply ring 07833 053749 or send us an email whenever suits you.