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Storm damage roof report in Printstile, Kent
An independent record of roof damage after a storm for Printstile, from an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Lead lifted at abutments
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damaged ridges and hips
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
Not every roof costs the same to survey, for these reasons:
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. The price is always agreed first.
Getting in touch
We will typically ask about:
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Anything about access we should know
- The property’s address and postcode
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Printstile, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. The address, the type of property and what you want to find out help us give you an accurate price.
Storm damage roof report in Printstile
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. Each area of damage is photographed, and the report is yours to pass on. The claim decision rests with your insurer. We survey gutters and fascias, flashings and slate and tile slopes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are flashings pulled away from walls or stacks and broken or displaced guttering.
Roofs in small places like Printstile often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A written record also helps if you need to explain it to anyone else.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, like when you want to compare after future work.
- Place
- Printstile (TN3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
The survey, step by step
Expect us to ask a few questions before we start, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. The inspection then takes between one and two hours on an ordinary house, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Somewhere as small as Printstile, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Visits can be on weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Getting a price
To book a survey, phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
Advice
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How the survey changes by roof type
Ridge and hip tiles
Water can get in where ridge tiles have moved. Each one is recorded with photos.
Flat roof coverings
Wind can lift the edges of flat roof coverings or tear them. Damage is photographed and described.
FAQs for Printstile
Is Printstile in the area you cover?
Yes, Printstile is within the area we cover. We cover the whole of London and South East England. You can call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and a few details.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Printstile?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Will you check the loft?
Yes, where the survey calls for it and there is safe access. We look for staining, damp, daylight and signs of movement.
What if my insurer declines the claim?
Raise it with your insurer first. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a specialist roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 building survey. It focuses on the roof and can sit alongside a RICS survey.
How long is the visit?
It normally takes about 1–2 hours at most homes, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. We will confirm the timing as you book.
Storm damage roof reports around Printstile
Penshurst Place, about 1.4 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Printstile. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it is detailed.
Shop and office owners around Royal Victoria Place may find that a quick answer on where water is coming in keeps a business running. If you let a flat or house near Leigh (Kent) station, finding the cause of a leak fast keeps a tenant’s home dry and the work focused.
Printstile is about 3 miles north-west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. We carry out storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Printstile and the surrounding area. Across Kent, we cover Printstile and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in TN3 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Penshurst Road and Barden Road and the roads around them. Being close to the B2176, Printstile is easy for us to reach for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Near you in Printstile
The closest station to Printstile 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.
When to book a survey in Printstile
Insurers often want evidence of what has been damaged and why. An independent report gives you a clear record to send. The decision still rests with the insurer.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
Anyone responsible for a site like St Gregory's Catholic School will know that on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain.
What to check before booking
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- Whether you get a written report with photos
Useful tips for Printstile property owners
A little preparation and a few simple habits help. Our tips:
- Arrange temporary cover with a roofer if rain is getting in
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Store invoices and reports for any roof work. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.