Medway · London and the South East
Lower Bush New Roof Snagging
Find out the condition of the new roof at your property in Lower Bush from an independent roof surveyor. We visit on weekdays and at weekends.
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Loose flashings at walls or chimneys
How the survey works
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a house, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Lower Bush can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- We inspect as far as safe access allows.
- We work through ridges, verges, valleys and flashings.
- We check the gutters, lower roofs and walls for debris or damage.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
How to prepare
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
Getting a price
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. You’ll know the price before anything is booked.
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New roof snagging in Lower Bush
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. Any dispute about the work is between you and your roofer or builder. Our report gives you an independent record to refer to. We do not give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it does set out clearly what we found. If you’ve noticed gutters or fascias damaged during the job and underlay ending short at the eaves, a survey will tell you what’s going on, on flashings and valleys, replacement roofs and ridges and verges alike.
For a small place like Lower Bush, the visit is planned like any other: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. If there are outbuildings with roofs you want checked, mention them when booking. Whether you are buying or checking new work, the same care goes into it. Weekday and weekend visits are both available.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Lower Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Your questions about new roof snagging in Lower Bush
Is Lower Bush within the area you cover?
Yes. Lower Bush is within the area we cover, which takes in towns, villages and rural addresses. Our area covers London and the South East. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Is Lower Bush in the area you cover?
Yes. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and Lower Bush is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where applicable and safe. We are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where it applies.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends. To arrange a date, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Which parts of the roof does snagging cover?
All the parts of the roof we can see safely, including ridges, verges, valleys, flashings, vents and gutters. The roof space is checked where there’s safe access and check for damage left by the job.
Will you walk on the roof?
Not always. Some roofs are too steep or fragile to walk on safely. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. We’ll talk about access when booking.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Lower Bush
Vents can be left out, or insulation pushed against the eaves. Poor ventilation can lead to condensation in the loft.
It is worth booking a survey if you’ve seen:
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Debris left in gutters or valleys
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Underlay not dressed into the gutter
The streets around a church such as Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Whether VAT is in the quoted price
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Are they insured for the work?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Bush
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
We survey roofs for landlords and letting agents as well as homeowners. The report gives you a dated record of the new roof, with photographs, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
Leave it or get it looked at?
A defects or warranty period does not last for ever. Checking the roof before it ends gives you time to raise anything we find. Older and listed buildings around Lower Bush may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book with us
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- A photo-illustrated written report
Take a look at our cost guide and two real surveys.
What this survey cannot tell you
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Legal advice on your contract
- Nails and clips under the slates or tiles
- Whether the roof will leak in future
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will recommend the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Ridges and verges
- Loft conversions and dormers
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Replacement roofs
Towns and villages near Lower Bush
What else we do in Lower Bush
New roof snagging 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. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
Landlords with a home close to Cuxton station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever you are in Lower Bush, we can carry out new roof snagging at your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area for new roof snagging. If you’re 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). Larger places within reach include 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).
Around Lower Bush
Typical jobs here are in homes near Rede Common and Strood Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Lower Bush is Cuxton station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will 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.
What a survey costs
To price your survey, we check:
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The shape of the roof and its details
- How big the roof is
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
You don’t need to know any roofing terms. It is enough to let us know:
- What kind of property and roof it is
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
Once you know what you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.