Kent · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Printstile
An experienced roof surveyor for landlord roof surveys in Printstile. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Worn ridges, hips and verges
- Ponding or splits on flat roofs
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
Printstile homes and their roofs
Historic houses such as Penshurst Place, about 1.4 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Printstile goes. On older houses around here, roofs often carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles hung on pegs through two holes, are typical of older Kent buildings. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Each of these coverings has its own weak points, from fixings and valleys to flashings, chimneys and gutters.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Royal Victoria Place, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. Take an older house close to Parish Church of St Lawrence: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look. Landlords with a home close to Leigh (Kent) station may find that knowing the condition of the roof, chimneys and gutters helps you plan work rather than react to complaints.
Printstile is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Surveys in Printstile work the same way as everywhere we cover: a careful inspection, photographs and a written report. We cover towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Landlord roof surveys in TN3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Penshurst Road and Barden Road, all of which we cover. Printstile is on the B2176, so it is easy for us to get to. 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).
Local landmarks in Printstile
The nearest railway station is Leigh (Kent) station, roughly 1.7 miles north. A little further out are Tonbridge Cottage Hospital (2.6 miles east) and The Milne Museum (3.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Barden Lake and Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve.
How a landlord roof survey works in Printstile
Who pays for roof work on a block depends on the lease. We can’t advise on what your lease says but we can give you an independent record of the roof’s condition. It helps owners and managers discuss the next steps from the same facts. You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. If you’ve noticed damaged party-wall upstands or parapets and chimney stacks in poor repair, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Village roofs often face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. Lead flashings and old chimney stacks are often where weather gets in first.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photographs, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the let or shared roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Printstile (TN3)
- Region
- Kent
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
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Printstile: your questions answered
I let a flat near Leigh (Kent) station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. Let us know whether a tenant or an agent will let us in, and the report can go straight to you or your agent.
Is Printstile within the area you cover?
Yes. Printstile is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in, while outside access can be discussed when booking.
What does a roof survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
What if it rains on the day?
It depends on the weather and the survey. Strong wind or a downpour can make access unsafe and ground a drone, so we’d move the date with you.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
Are you insured?
We are covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, for every survey we carry out.
What you can safely check yourself
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we check the roof.
What you cannot do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Printstile
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out with the most urgent first where relevant, which helps when budgeting.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Printstile and across Kent can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Why it is worth a survey now in Printstile
Finding a roof defect early typically means a smaller, planned job. Waiting for a leak can mean damage to ceilings, decorations and tenants’ belongings and force rushed work. For an older or listed building in a place like Printstile, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so leaving a defect until it is urgent leaves less time to plan.
All our prices include VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Printstile
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- A report with photographs
- An independent view of the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See our cost guide or two real surveys.
Tips that help
A survey works best with a little help from you, before and after. Some tips:
- Hold on to old reports to compare later
- Don’t wait for a leak to survey the roof
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
Many clients use the report as the basis for a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and plan the rest over time.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year and include any valley or parapet gutters. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. Most visits take about one to two hours for a single let house, with blocks of flats taking longer. Somewhere as small as Printstile, access is often the only tricky part. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages you want included, and anything about the roof you already know. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with what you know about the building and its history.
- We let you know which flats and hatches we need to reach.
- We check coverings, flashings, gutters and chimneys where they can be seen.
- The report records areas we couldn’t access.
- You receive photos and recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Jot down any questions you want answered
Booking a survey
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Advice
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slipped slates on older roofs can point to corroded nails. The report records it.
Roof spaces and lofts
The loft space shows a lot about a roof’s condition. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.