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Pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Bush, Medway
A roof survey before you buy a house or flat in Lower Bush, using drones and thermal imaging where applicable. Get in touch for a price.
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
- Worn or lifted lead flashings
Pre-purchase roof survey in Lower Bush: what you get
The roof is one of the most expensive parts of a home to repair, and one of the hardest for a buyer to see. Our pre-purchase roof survey gives you a careful look at it before you are committed. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. The findings come in a written report with photos. If you are worried about cracked flaunching or crumbling chimney pointing and slates or tiles that have slipped or gone, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Bush, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Older roofs there may have clay tiles, slate, stone or, in some places, thatch. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid, and thatch is a specialist material, so we report on what can be seen. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Lower Bush (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
The aim of the visit is simple: to look at the roof as closely as is safe and record what we find. Everything we note and photograph goes into the written report. The visit normally takes about one to two hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Somewhere like Lower Bush needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect whatever is safely visible, inside and out.
- You choose a Basic, Standard or Premium Survey to suit the home you’re buying.
- A date is booked on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are inspected and photographed.
- Standard and Premium surveys add the extra checks they include.
- We send the report with recommendations ranked by urgency, ready for you to discuss with the seller or agent.
Before we arrive
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we are looking at
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Honest limits
Without opening up the roof, some things stay hidden, and that sets some limits:
- Whether timbers meet design loads
- Faults hidden behind ceilings, boards or coverings
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or email us and we will point you to the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What this survey covers
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and downpipes
- The roof space
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
What affects the cost of pre-purchase roof surveys
To price your survey, we look at:
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you need to know.
What to let us know when you contact us
There’s no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Dates you’re working to, like exchange
- Any stains, drips or damp patches you’ve seen indoors
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
For a price for pre-purchase roof surveys in Lower Bush, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you need to know help us price the survey accurately.
Lower Bush questions
Is my home in Lower Bush listed or in a conservation area?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case, and councils can also use Article 4 directions.
Is Lower Bush in the area you cover?
We do. Every survey there gets the same written report with photographs.
How experienced are you?
We have completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, and 98% of customers are satisfied.
How quickly will I get the report?
It depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard within 24 to 48 hours and Premium the same day. Tell us your exchange date and we’ll help you choose.
Do I need a roof survey if I’m having a RICS survey?
They do different things. A home survey looks at the whole property, and ours concentrates on the roof alone. Our survey complements a RICS survey and doesn’t replace one.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it’s safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Just say which days work for you.
Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Clay and concrete tiles commonly last 50 years or more. Cracked, slipped or missing tiles are noted, along with odd replacement tiles that hint at earlier leaks.
Flat roofs
A flat roof that has been coated over several times may hide problems underneath. We record what we can see and say where a closer look is needed.
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Bush
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan, with the most urgent items set out first.
What happens if roof problems are left?
It is tempting to skip the roof to keep a sale moving. Weekend visits are available as well as weekdays, and a Premium report comes the same day, which helps it fit around your exchange date. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
The Premium Survey includes thermal imaging and drone inspection where applicable, from £400 including VAT. We can help you choose the package that fits what you want to find out.
Why us?
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- Package prices that include VAT
- Every finding written up with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Local roofs and buyers in Lower Bush
Where the drone is part of the survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Older houses across Kent often have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. You’ll also find oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses among the county’s older buildings. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
For landlords with property near Cuxton station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer. For an older house near a landmark such as Church of St Michael and All Angels, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are. With Starkey Castle about 1.4 miles south-east, the area around Lower Bush has a long history. If you’re buying an older home nearby, it’s worth knowing whether it’s listed or in a conservation area before you plan any re-roofing.
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. We visit Lower Bush as part of our work across Medway. Lower Bush is one of the places in Medway where we work. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Every address in ME2 is covered for pre-purchase roof surveys. 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
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rede Common and Strood Academy, among other places. The closest station to Lower Bush is Cuxton station, roughly 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.