Do you cover all of Southwark?

We cover Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Canada Water, Peckham, Camberwell, Dulwich, Walworth, Elephant and Castle, Nunhead, Bankside, including postcode districts SE1, SE5, SE15, SE16, SE17, SE21, SE22, SE24. Tell us the full postcode when you ask for a quote and we will confirm.

Does licensing in Southwark affect plumbing?

Southwark Council runs its own licensing arrangements on top of national mandatory HMO licensing. Our summary was last checked on 2026-10-20; always confirm the current position on the council website. Licence conditions commonly require current safety certificates to be available on request, which is why we keep every document digitally against the property.

Who is responsible for a leaking pipe in a rented property?

Landlords generally have responsibilities for relevant water installations, but responsibility for a particular leak depends on its source, the tenancy and any building management arrangements. Report it promptly with photographs and location details. Disputes about responsibility should not delay necessary steps to limit an active hazard.

Can you repair a boiler as part of a plumbing visit?

Gas boiler work must be allocated to a suitably qualified Gas Safe registered engineer. Describe the appliance and fault when booking so the correct trade can be arranged. Electric water heaters and other systems may require different competence, so a general plumbing visit is not automatically sufficient.

Plumbing in Southwark | Peachtree Maintenance

Plumbing in Southwark: the local picture

Rotherhithe apartments can have shared stacks and restricted riser access, whereas a Nunhead terrace may have an individual supply and drainage through a rear extension. Plumbing investigation should follow the symptoms and the actual route of the services. Confirm isolation arrangements and permission for access before work affects another flat or a communal system. Peachtree Maintenance can arrange agreed repairs and document visible findings, helping landlords separate the immediate fault from any further investigation, drying or decorative reinstatement that may be needed afterwards.

What the rules say

Under section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords of most residential lets must keep installations for water, sanitation and heating in repair and proper working order. Leaks left unresolved can lead to damp and mould.

We handle leaks, blockages, taps, toilets, cylinders and pipework. Any work on gas appliances is carried out only by Gas Safe registered engineers, and every job comes with before and after photos.

Districts we visit for plumbing

Bermondsey, Rotherhithe, Canada Water, Peckham, Camberwell, Dulwich, Walworth, Elephant and Castle, Nunhead, Bankside, covering postcode districts SE1, SE5, SE15, SE16, SE17, SE21, SE22, SE24.

Plumbing in Southwark