Homes we inspect in Peckham
Peckham has late Georgian and early Victorian houses in conservation areas such as Holly Grove and Peckham Hill Street, and streets of later Victorian terraces around Bellenden Road, Peckham Rye and Nunhead, many converted into flats. There are also post-war estates and new developments near the town centre.
Buyers here often come to us after a surveyor has noted historic movement, and lenders want an engineer to confirm it has stopped.
Common structural issues in Peckham
- Chimney breasts and walls removed during conversions.
- Cracking where rear and side-return extensions meet the original house.
- Movement near street trees and Peckham Rye.
- Bowing walls in older terraces.
- Floors altered for new kitchens and bathrooms.
Ground conditions
Peckham sits largely on London Clay, with river terrace gravels on the lower ground to the north. Trees on clay and leaking drains on gravels are the causes of movement we check first.
We check the British Geological Survey records for every address we inspect, because ground conditions can change from one street to the next.
Services in Peckham
- Structural inspections: Specific (SSI) from £420*, General (GSI) from £540* and Comprehensive (CGSI) from £880*.
- Mortgage structural reports when your lender's valuer asks for an engineer.
- Insurance structural reports and subsidence investigations.
- Wall and chimney breast removal calculations for Building Control.
- Extension and loft conversion design.
- Freeholder consent reports for leasehold flats.
* Prices are a guide only and VAT may be added. Contact us for an accurate price.
Arranging an inspection in Peckham
Send us the postcode, whether it is a house or a flat, how many bedrooms it has and a few photos of what you have noticed, or your valuer's letter. We will recommend the right service and give you a price in writing before you book. Our engineers travel to Peckham from our office on Turnham Green Terrace in Chiswick, with weekday and weekend visits available. See our prices or request a quote.
Local guides
- Structural Inspections Across South East London: What Homeowners Should Know
- Chimney Breast Removal Calculations Explained
Nearby areas we cover
See all areas we cover across London.
Common questions
Do you have an office in Peckham?
No. Our office is at Gable House, 18–24 Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, W4 1QP, and our engineers travel to Peckham for inspections and site visits.
The surveyor says there is “historic movement”. What does that mean?
It means the building has moved at some point but the surveyor believes the movement may have stopped. Lenders often ask an engineer to confirm that. An inspection looks at the cracks and their surroundings and gives an opinion on whether the movement appears to be continuing.
