Medway · London and the South East
Upper Bush New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging around Upper Bush, with a written report you can act on. Weekday and weekend visits available.
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Flashings not properly dressed or fixed
- Cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work
About our new roof snagging in Upper Bush
Our report records what we see, with photographs and clear descriptions. If there is a disagreement about the work, it’s between you and your roofer or builder. What we provide is an independent record of the roof’s condition. We don’t give repair cost estimates or decide who is at fault, but it describes what we saw in plain terms. We survey flashings and valleys, ridges and verges and new flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked or slipped new tiles or slates and missing or blocked roof ventilation.
Older buildings in small places like Upper Bush may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it’s worth knowing which applies. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the new roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Should I look at the roof myself first?
It is useful to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when you book and it will help the survey.
The one thing to avoid is getting up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey.
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What happens if roof problems are left?
Small faults on a new roof can grow. A slipped verge tile or a loose flashing may let water through during the first winter. Spotting them early gives the roofer a chance to put them right. Older and listed buildings around Upper Bush may need consent and matching materials for repairs, so leaving a defect until it’s urgent leaves less time to plan.
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 want to find out.
Why book with us
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured for professional indemnity and public liability
- An independent look at the roof
- Plain-English reports with photos
Do you need new roof snagging in Upper Bush?
Work at height can mark walls, crack lower roofs or loosen gutters. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Underlay ending short at the eaves
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
If you own a rental within reach of Cuxton station, a written report helps before buying a rental or paying for a new roof on one.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Will the report include photos?
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
- What they won’t be able to tell you
- How soon the report will arrive
What we do, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Around Upper Bush, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- First, we note any deadlines and concerns.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, vantage points and the roof where safe.
- Each detail at ridges, verges, valleys and flashings is looked at.
- Debris and damage to other parts are recorded.
- We send a written report you can pass on.
Before we arrive
- Tell us where we can park nearby
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
Booking a survey
Booking is simple: just ring 07833 053749 or email us and give us some details about the property and we will explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Bush
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. Recommendations are set out by urgency where it matters, which helps with budgets and planning.
Surveys can also be booked by buyers’ agents acting for a client. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Local roofs and buyers in Upper Bush
About 1.4 miles south-east lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Bush has been built on. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof. 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. 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.
The streets around a church like Church of St Michael and All Angels are often among the oldest in a place, and if you own one of the older houses nearby, ask the seller about past roof repairs, because older roofs often have patched valleys, replaced slates and reset ridges.
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Upper Bush is one of many places we visit across Medway, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. We cover towns and villages across Medway. Maidstone is in our area too.
All of ME2 is within our area for new roof snagging. We also cover 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). Further out, we also cover 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
In Upper Bush, that means homes and buildings near Strood Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby 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.
Questions from Upper Bush
Is Upper Bush in the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Bush is one of the places we work. The survey and report are the same in Upper Bush as anywhere else, and visits run on weekdays and weekends.
Do you cover smaller places like Upper Bush?
Yes, Upper Bush is on our map. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
How many surveys have you done?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years, across London and South East England.
How do I book a survey in Upper Bush?
To arrange a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What’s the best time to have a new roof checked?
Ideally before you make the final payment so snags can be raised while the job is still open. Otherwise, book before your defects or warranty period runs out.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only where it’s safe to do so. We inspect everything that’s safely in view: from ground level, from windows, from inside the loft space, from the roof where it’s safe and by drone where it applies. The report says if anything couldn’t be seen.
Does the weather affect the survey?
It depends on the weather and the survey. In high wind or heavy rain, a drone can’t fly and access may not be safe, so we’d move the date with you.
What this survey cannot tell you
This is not a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Legal advice on your contract
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Repair costs for putting snags right
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and does not.
What this survey covers
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Ridges and verges
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys