Medway · London and the South East
Lower Bush Landlord Roof Survey
Landlord roof surveys in Lower Bush and the rest of Medway. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Chimney stacks in poor repair
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Choked outlets and gutters
How the survey changes by roof type
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
Slate and tiled pitched roofs are common on let and shared buildings. Coverings, ridges, hips, valleys and flashings are inspected where it is safe to see them.
Shared chimney stacks
A leaning or cracked stack on a shared building affects more than one owner, so a clear record helps.
Landlord roof survey in Lower Bush
Landlords often book us when buying a property to rent out, others when a tenant reports a leak or damp. Others want a regular survey for a rolling maintenance plan. The report is laid out the same way whatever the reason, with photos and recommendations. Surveys are carried out seven days a week, which can make access easier to arrange. We survey rented houses, blocks of flats and converted houses, and people most often book us about ponding or splits on flat roofs and missing or loose roof coverings.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Bush may be 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. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
It is not only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Place
- Lower Bush (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Keep a simple record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Send it with your enquiry and it will help the survey.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Your questions about landlord roof surveys in Lower Bush
Is Lower Bush within the area you cover?
Yes, Lower Bush is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
I let a flat near Cuxton station. Can you check the roof?
Yes, landlords and agents are among the people we work for. You can ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address and what you need, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. Access is agreed with you when you book.
How long will you be at the property?
It usually takes between one and two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. The report follows by email.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, such as old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it.
Nearby places to Lower Bush
Also in Lower Bush
Landlord roof surveys in Lower Bush: local notes
The wider area around Lower Bush has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 1.4 miles south-east. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
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. For businesses in and around places like Pentagon Shopping Centre, a written record of the roof’s condition helps you plan maintenance rather than react to leaks.
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. We cover Lower Bush and the rest of Medway. Across Medway, we cover Lower Bush and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Every address in ME2 is within our area for landlord roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Lower Bush include 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). Within a short drive, 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
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rede Common and Strood Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Cuxton station, about 1.1 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Tips that help
Nothing here needs a ladder. A few suggestions:
- Make sure the loft space can be accessed
- Keep past survey reports with the building’s records
- Put urgent roof work at the top of the list
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
You receive a written report with photos and recommendations ranked by urgency where relevant. We send it by email ready to pass on to whoever needs it.
Get gutters and roof outlets cleared at least once a year, particularly on blocks with valleys or parapets. Blocked gutters are a common cause of leaks into top-floor flats.
What happens on the day
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. You are welcome to ask questions while we are there. In a small place like Lower Bush, access is usually the main thing to plan. 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 confirm the access we will need.
- 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
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine; never climb up to get a better view. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or email us.
Related advice
What affects the cost of landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
Prices start from £150, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, with VAT included, and we will tell you which fits.
What to let us know when you contact us
When you call or email, these details help:
- Anything about access we should know
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we’ll suggest the right survey. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Signs you need a landlord roof survey in Lower Bush
On a shared roof, it’s not always clear who should act. Each party may assume someone else is dealing with it and work gets delayed. A condition report gives everyone the same starting point.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Cracked or lifting flashings
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gutters overflowing onto walls
- Missing or loose roof coverings
For landlords with property near Cuxton station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Before you book any roof surveyor
- What experience they bring
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Are they insured for the work?
- Which viewpoints they use to see the roof