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Landlord roof survey in Plumstead, Greater London
Roof condition reports for landlords, agents and blocks of flats in Plumstead, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photographs.
- Standing water on a flat roof
- Damp or stains in top-floor flats
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
Landlord roof survey in Plumstead: what you get
We survey let and shared roofs in Plumstead and across London and the South East. A visit normally takes about 1–2 hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. We inspect from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where it is safe, and by drone where it is applicable. You then get a written report with photos. Common reasons to book are ponding or splits on flat roofs and ceiling stains reported by tenants, on gutters and downpipes, blocks of flats and rented houses.
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, in Plumstead as anywhere. Leaks from a shared roof rarely affect just one home. A report gives everyone the same picture to plan from, with photos.
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
- Plumstead (SE18, SE28, E16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Survey the roof on a regular cycle
- Have gutters and outlets cleared every year
- Arrange flat access in advance
- Make leak reporting easy for tenants
You receive a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. It’s emailed to you ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Many leaks into top flats start with a blocked gutter.
What happens on the day
The visit usually starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. In total, it takes between one and two hours for a house, and more on a big or complicated roof. In converted houses and mansion blocks, the loft hatch is often on a shared landing. Where that’s the case, access needs agreeing with whoever controls that landing. Everything else is planned around the building, not the postcode.
- First, we confirm the scope and the purpose of the report.
- You arrange access to the loft and any flats we need.
- We inspect each roof as far as it can safely be seen.
- We photograph defects and note how urgent they look.
- A written condition report follows to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Plumstead
An agent can book and manage the survey for a landlord. Access is agreed with the tenant beforehand.
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
Landlord roof surveys in Plumstead: local notes
Outer London has lots of Victorian and Edwardian terraces with slate roofs, but also a great many interwar semis, frequently with hipped roofs in clay or concrete tiles. Bay roofs, hip ridges and dormers from later loft conversions are the details that set these houses apart. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look. Historic houses like Danson House, about 2.7 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Plumstead goes. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as South Rise Primary School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. Living close to Plumstead Common is pleasant, but mature trees mean leaves in gutters and valleys each autumn.
Plumstead is about 8 miles east of London, in Greater London. We survey roofs in Plumstead and the rest of Greater London. We cover towns and villages across Greater London, large and small. You can also see our page for London.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: SE18, SE28 and E16. We cover properties on Moy Lane, Love Lane and Tuam Road. Main roads around Plumstead include the A206, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Plumstead, we cover 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). Within a short drive, 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).
Local landmarks in Plumstead
Around Plumstead, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Shooters Hill Sixth Form College, Plumstead Manor School and Plumstead Common, among other places. Plumstead has its own railway station: Plumstead station. A little further out are British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (1.3 miles west) and Greenwich Castle (3.6 miles west). Not far away are Gilbert's Pit.
What you can safely check yourself
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us as you book and it will help the survey.
Places near Plumstead
What else we do in Plumstead
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Plumstead
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Fixings, flashings and underlay can fail before the slates or tiles themselves, and a survey helps show where that’s happening.
Most people get in touch when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Leaks into upper flats
- Flashings that have come away
The streets around a church such as St John's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, the nails, lead and mortar on the roof may be wearing out even where the slates or tiles look fine.
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens after the report arrives
- What they will not be able to tell you
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Are they insured for the work?
How we price landlord roof surveys
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
Prices start from £150, including VAT, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. You will know the price for the job before booking.
What to let us know when you contact us
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
Unsure which package suits your roof? The easiest way is to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and what’s worrying you. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Questions from Plumstead
Is parking a problem for a survey in Plumstead?
It depends on the street. If Plumstead has controlled parking where you are, a visitor permit is the easiest answer.
Is my home in Plumstead listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
How do I book a survey in Plumstead?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Is this survey just for landlords?
Landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders book it along with residents’ and RTM management companies. Owners in a shared building book it too.
What insurance do you have?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. Ask if you need details for a managing agent or building owner.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you as you book.
Will you need to get into tenants’ homes?
It depends on the building. We may need the roof space and some or all of the top-floor flats and access is arranged by you or your agent. We will confirm what we need when booking.