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Gutter survey in Lower Bush, Medway
Find out the condition of the gutter at your property in Lower Bush from an independent roof surveyor. Visits run on weekdays and weekends, in the daytime.
- Soffits marked by water
- Leaking or loose downpipes
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
How a gutter survey works in Lower Bush
This survey covers rainwater above ground, from the gutters down to where the downpipes meet the ground. It’s not a CCTV drain survey and we cannot see inside buried drains. Where water seems to be backing up from below ground, we’ll say so in the report, so you can get the drains checked separately. Anything we find above ground, like a split hopper or a leaking downpipe, is photographed and recorded. Typical surveys look at downpipes that are split or coming away and water spilling over the gutter edge, on fascias and soffits, parapet and box gutters and valley gutters.
Some older homes in villages like Lower Bush are listed or in a conservation area. If yours is, re-roofing in different materials may need consent, so the council is the place to check. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Older materials like clay tiles, slate and stone are often matched when work is done.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Basic reports come within 48 hours, Standard within 24–48 hours and Premium on the day.
- Place
- Lower Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Signs you need a gutter survey in Lower Bush
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic gutters move with heat and cold, and in time their joints can drip. On cast iron, joints can rust and open up where the paint has failed.
We are often asked to look at:
- Gutters overflowing in heavy rain
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
Anyone responsible for a site like Cuxton Community Infant School will know that large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other.
What to check before booking
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- What the report includes, and whether it has photos
- When you’ll get the report
What we do, step by step
A survey visit follows a simple order: we listen to what’s been worrying you, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. It normally takes roughly 1–2 hours at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Cottages and farmhouses around Lower Bush frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- We ask about overflows, damp or leaks you’ve noticed.
- Gutters, downpipes, fascias and soffits are inspected from safe vantage points.
- We check hidden gutters, like valleys and parapets, where it’s safe to see them.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a report with photographs and recommendations.
Before the survey
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
How to book
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Why get it checked now?
Overflowing water soaks the walls under the gutter. Given time, it can cause damp patches, damaged pointing and rot in nearby timber. Spotting the problem early tends to mean a simpler fix. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Lower Bush, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Thermal imaging and drone inspection (where applicable) come with the Premium Survey, which starts from £400, inc. VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you’d like to know.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Lower Bush
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- 98% of clients satisfied
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
Lower Bush: your questions answered
Is Lower Bush within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Bush?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can a gutter survey explain damp on my walls?
Leaking gutters and downpipes are a common cause of damp walls, and the survey looks for that. If the evidence points elsewhere, we’ll say so as far as we can tell from what’s visible.
How do I book a survey in Lower Bush?
Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Will you check the drains below ground?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only, from the gutters to the bottom of the downpipes. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
What a gutter survey looks like in Lower Bush
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. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them. The wider area around Lower Bush has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 1.4 miles south-east. 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.
If you look after a shop, office or commercial unit, for instance near Pentagon Shopping Centre, a roof report helps plan work around trading rather than after a leak. Trees in and around Rede Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. In Lower Bush, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Across Medway, we cover Lower Bush and the places around it. Our Maidstone page covers surveys nearby.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Lower Bush, we cover Upper Bush (1 mile south-west), Cuxton (1 mile east), North Halling (1 mile south-east), Halling (2 miles south) and Cobham (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles east), Chatham (4 miles east), Rochester (3 miles east), Rainham (7 miles east), Luton (4 miles east) and Park Wood (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Lower Bush
Around Lower Bush, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rede Common and Strood Academy and the streets around them. Lower Bush’s nearest station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.1 miles east. Nearby you will also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3 miles east). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
What affects the price in Lower Bush
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Height and safe access
All our prices include VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
What to tell us when you get in touch
If you can, have these to hand when you get in touch:
- What’s prompted the survey
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Pictures from the garden or a window, if you have them
- The kind of building and roof involved
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To get started, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Useful tips for Lower Bush property owners
There’s plenty you can do without going near the roof. Here’s what helps most:
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Do not leave hidden gutters out of a clear-out
- Have gutters cleared at least once a year
- Check from the ground or a window, not a ladder
Questions about the report are welcome. The Standard Survey includes a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Have your gutters cleared at least once a year, and more often if trees overhang the roof. Late autumn, after the leaves have fallen, is a sensible time. Clean gutters can do their job.
Towns and villages near Lower Bush
What else we do in Lower Bush
Landlords, agents and block managers in Lower Bush
If you own several properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To arrange surveys for several addresses, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer.