Medway · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Upper Bush
Need a gutter survey in Upper Bush? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Joints that drip after rain
- Gutters full of debris and silt
- Gutters that have fallen out of line
Gutter survey in Upper Bush
Eaves gutters at the front of a building are easy to spot, but many are not. Valley, parapet, box and secret gutters can send water indoors when they overflow. We inspect them as far as it is safe to see them, from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where it is safe. Hidden gutters are a common source of leaks inside. If you are worried about gutters full of debris and silt and overflowing eaves gutters, we can find out what’s behind it.
Village roofs frequently 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.
Report times depend on the survey you book: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Where
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Why get it checked now?
A dripping joint or sagging bracket won’t get better on its own. Each heavy rain puts more water where it shouldn’t be on the walls, the fascias and sometimes the rooms inside. Getting it surveyed now shows what needs attention first. In a place like Upper Bush, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Every price we give includes VAT. Gutter survey starts from £150, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
Why book us in Upper Bush
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- 20+ years’ experience
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Upper Bush and across Medway can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Towns and villages near Upper Bush
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Questions from Upper Bush
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Bush?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route as you book.
I let a flat near Cuxton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, that’s a common request. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Will I get photos?
Yes, plenty. Pictures sit next to the findings they show.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Do you survey underground drains?
No. We look at above-ground rainwater only down to where the downpipes reach the ground. Where a below-ground drain seems to be the problem, we will tell you.
What does a gutter survey cost?
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The price depends on the size of the building and how easy the gutters are to see. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Upper Bush
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. 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. Starkey Castle, about 1.4 miles south-east, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Upper Bush. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first.
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. Take an older house close to Church of St Michael and All Angels: old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. If you are in Upper Bush, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Our area takes in places right across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area for gutter surveys. Other places close to Upper Bush include 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Near you in Upper Bush
In Upper Bush, that means homes and buildings near Strood Academy and the streets around them. Upper Bush’s nearest station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). Not far away are Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Prices for gutter surveys in Upper Bush
To price your survey, we look at:
- The roof’s overall size
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- The type of building, from a house to a block or an office
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices start from £150, with VAT included, for a Basic Survey. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400, both with VAT included. You’ll know the price for the job before booking.
Getting in touch
The more you let us know, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, let us know:
- The kind of building and roof involved
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- Dates you are working to, such as exchange
You can call us seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
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, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours for most homes, and longer where there are parapet, valley or box gutters to follow. Cottages and farmhouses around Upper Bush often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can safely be seen.
- First, you let us know what you’ve seen, such as overflows or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and vantage points.
- Valley, parapet and box gutters are inspected as far as they can be seen safely.
- Where the loft can be reached safely, we check it for staining or damp.
- You get a written report with photos and recommendations.
Preparing for the visit
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Gather any invoices or paperwork from past roof work
- If you’re buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Getting a price
Getting a price is simple: just call 07833 053749 or email us, let us know about the property and we will explain which survey suits. The price is agreed up front.
Related advice
Can I check my roof myself?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us as you book.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Upper Bush
Some gutters may be too small, or have too few downpipes, for the roof they serve. Added roof area from an extension can load an older gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Choked outlets or hopper heads
- Sagging gutters and loose brackets
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
For businesses in and around places such as Pentagon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What insurance they carry
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether VAT is added on top
- How soon the report will arrive