Medway · London and the South East
Flat Roof Survey in Upper Bush
An experienced roof surveyor for flat roof surveys in Upper Bush. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us across London and South East England.
- Outlets that hold water back
- Splits, cracks and crazing
- Leaks around rooflights
How it works
Safety comes first on every visit. We inspect everything that’s safely in view, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. The survey typically takes an hour or two at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. For a village or hamlet like Upper Bush, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- First we go through the roof, what’s beneath it and any problems so far.
- The roof is viewed from safe positions, including the roof itself where that is safe.
- We check the covering for splits, blisters, ponding and wear.
- We photograph and record the outlets, upstands, trims and rooflights.
- The report, with photos and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from ground level or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
Flat roof survey in Upper Bush: what you get
Water through a flat roof doesn’t always come in where the stain is. It can run along the deck from a split, an open lap or a failed upstand some distance away. That is why we check every detail across the roof, not only the area above the stain, with photographs of anything that could be letting water in. A roofer can then start from a clear picture of the problem. If you’ve noticed leaks around rooflights and raised blisters across the surface, we can find out what’s behind it.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Bush, flat roofs are normally on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access beforehand. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them as you book.
We write the report in plain English, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, with the urgent items made clear.
- Where
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Upper Bush
Other services in Upper Bush
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass
GRP roofs are laid as a resin and glass-fibre layer over boards. We look for cracks at board joints, around trims and at upstands.
Felt and built-up roofs
Felt roofs often last around 15 to 20 years, depending on how they were laid and looked after. We record how yours is doing and where it is weakest.
Flat roof surveys around Upper Bush
Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere. Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 1.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Upper Bush goes. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that the flat roofs over shops and commercial units are worth checking before a leak, not after. For landlords with property near Cuxton station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint. Anyone responsible for a site like Cuxton Community Infant School will know that schools and public buildings often have big flat roofs, and their outlets and upstands need regular checks.
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Roofs in Upper Bush get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Medway. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for flat roof surveys: ME2. We also cover the places around Upper Bush: Lower Bush (1 mile north-east), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (8 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Upper Bush
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Strood Academy, among other places. Upper Bush’s nearest station is Cuxton station, about 1.2 miles east. A little further out are Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Open spaces near Upper Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Upper Bush
Is my home in Upper Bush listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Bush?
Yes. Upper Bush is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. We cover the whole of London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when booking.
Does a flat roof survey replace a RICS survey?
No. It’s a survey of the flat roof. It’s not a RICS Level 2 or 3 home survey or a structural engineer’s report. Many buyers use it alongside a building survey.
Do you look in the roof space?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. Please clear anything stored under the hatch, and if the loft cannot be reached safely, the report says so.
Can you survey any kind of flat roof?
We cover the main flat roof coverings: felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply. We record what the covering is and how it is holding up.
What’s in the survey report?
You get our findings in writing, part by part, with photos, finishing with recommendations. The most urgent items are made clear.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Upper Bush
Survey packages start from £150, inc. VAT. What you pay for your roof depends on:
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
All our prices include VAT. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. You’ll know the exact price before you book.
Helping us price your survey
What helps most when you contact us:
- What’s prompted the survey
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Standing water on a flat roof rarely sorts itself out. It usually points to an outlet, the falls or a sagging deck, and every wet spell adds to the wear. Knowing the cause early gives you more choice over what to do. For older village homes like those around Upper Bush, the right replacement materials aren’t always easy to find quickly. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
What you get with us
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
Read what a roof survey costs or what we found on two real jobs.
When you need someone else
To be straight with you, a roof survey has limits:
- A promise that the roof will not leak in future
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
If you are not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
What we check
- Mastic asphalt
- GRP fibreglass
- Felt flat roofs
- Single-ply membranes
- Upstands and outlets
- EPDM rubber
Practical tips
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They’re worth knowing whatever the roof:
- Treat rooflights and old sheeting as fragile
- Limit foot traffic on the covering
- Watch the ceilings below the flat roof for stains
- Plan a survey before the covering reaches the end of its usual life
If anything in the report is not clear, just ask us. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one, so you can talk the findings through.
Book a survey every few years, and again after new fixings, units or rooflights go in. That catches changes early and builds up a record of the roof.