Kent · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Printstile
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Printstile, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Leaks around rooflights
- Splits and cracks in the covering
Flat roof survey in Printstile: what you get
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. We cover felt, mastic asphalt, EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply roofs. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a written report with photographs and our recommendations. We survey GRP fibreglass, EPDM rubber and mastic asphalt, and the problems we are asked to look at most are pools of water lying on the roof and failed seals around rooflight kerbs.
Some older homes in villages like Printstile are listed or in a conservation area, which can shape what a new flat roof may look like. Check with the council before planning any change of material. Knowing the roof’s condition is the starting point. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Printstile (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Printstile
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Landlords and agents in Printstile book surveys as well as householders. A report with photos gives you a clear record of the flat roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Printstile
Several things affect the price of a survey:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- Height and safe access
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Getting in touch
We will usually ask about:
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The address and postcode of the property
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
For a price for flat roof surveys in Printstile, ring 07833 053749 or email us. Some details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
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Your questions about flat roof surveys in Printstile
Do you cover smaller places like Printstile?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
Do you carry out roof surveys in Printstile?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and Printstile is part of that. You can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and some details, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Can you survey in bad weather?
It can, depending on the survey. Drone flights need calm, dry weather, and thermal imaging works best with a dry roof, little wind and a sunny day beforehand. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
What does the report include?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, with photos throughout. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Do you cover flat roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. A commercial roof normally takes about 3 to 4 hours on site, longer if it is large or complex, with larger roofs quoted on their size.
Is it a structural engineer’s report?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but we do not provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
How much is a survey?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Our three packages are Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included.
What we do, step by step
After the inspection, everything we found is written up as a report with photos, emailed to you. On timing, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Rural addresses near Printstile can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- We start with the address and, on larger roofs, the roof area and access.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- We view the roof from safe positions and never walk on fragile surfaces.
- Each defect is photographed and its likely cause noted.
- You get a report setting out the condition and our recommendations, in order of urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Make sure we can get to the back of the property
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Book a survey
You can call us seven days a week. To book or ask a question, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What happens if roof problems are left?
Waiting for a stain inside means the water has already got through the layers. We can pick up worn covering and failing details sooner, so you can plan the work rather than react to it. Around Printstile, older homes often have old roof timbers, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
We offer three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drones used where they help
- 20+ years’ experience
- We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
A well-laid GRP roof frequently lasts up to about 30 years. Cracking where boards meet or where the deck moves is a common early sign of trouble.
Felt and built-up roofs
A felt roof often lasts around 15 to 20 years, though quality and upkeep make a big difference. Our report sets out its condition and the areas most at risk.
Flat roofs in Printstile
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. The wider area around Printstile has a long history of building, with Penshurst Place about 1.4 miles west. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
For businesses in and around places like Royal Victoria Place, a flat roof over a business is out of sight and out of mind until it leaks. Landlords with a home close to Leigh (Kent) station may find that the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. If you live in an older home near Parish Church of St Lawrence, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof.
Printstile is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. From houses to flats and shops in Printstile, we can survey the roof. Our area takes in places right across Kent, large and small. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
All of TN3 is within our area for flat roof surveys. We offer flat roof surveys to properties on Penshurst Road and Barden Road. Main roads around Printstile include the B2176, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Printstile include Bidborough (1 mile east), Speldhurst (1 mile south), Poundsbridge (1 mile south-west), Stockland Green (1 mile south-east) and Bullingstone (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (3 miles south-east), Tonbridge (3 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles north-east) and Paddock Wood (8 miles east).
Around Printstile
The closest station to Printstile is Leigh (Kent) station, roughly 1.7 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.6 miles east) and The Milne Museum (3.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Printstile include Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
Tips from our surveys
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Ask whoever fits equipment on the roof to make good the covering
- Book a survey every few years
- Keep outlets clear of leaves and moss
If you’re buying, the report gives you something specific to take back to the seller or agent. You might ask for work to be done before completion, or discuss the price, depending on what we found.
After heavy rain, look at the roof from an upstairs window if you can. Water still lying a day or two later is worth getting looked at.