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Roof survey in Lower Bush, Medway
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out roof surveys in Lower Bush, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Loose chimney pots
- Cracked mortar along the ridge
Lower Bush homes and their roofs
If the drone is used for your survey, we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before flying. Historic houses such as Starkey Castle, about 1.4 miles south-east, show how far back building in the area around Lower Bush goes. If yours is one of the older homes, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that a dated report on the roof is useful for planning and for any lease discussions. If you look after a building like Cuxton Community Infant School, large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. If you live near a park such as Rede Common, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys, and an overflowing gutter soon means a wet wall.
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. In Lower Bush, as across Medway, every roof gets the same careful survey. Lower Bush is one of the towns and villages in Medway where we work for roof surveys. There’s also a page for Maidstone.
Postcode districts we cover here for roof surveys: ME2. 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).
Near you in Lower Bush
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Rede Common and Strood Academy. The nearest railway station is Cuxton station, about 1.1 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.8 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3 miles east). Open spaces near Lower Bush include Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Lower Bush
Everything we check, we check safely: from ground level, from windows, from the roof space and from the roof where conditions allow. Premium adds thermal imaging, plus a drone inspection where it applies, which helps with tall or steep roofs. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Each defect we find is photographed and explained. We survey ridges, hips and valleys, lead flashings and flat roofs, and common reasons people get in touch are standing water on a flat roof and blocked, sagging or leaking gutters.
In a village or hamlet like Lower Bush, older cottages and farmhouses often sit alongside barns, outbuildings and a few newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. On older roofs, it’s normally the chimneys and lead flashings that need work first.
Most points in the report come with a picture, so you can see each defect rather than just read about it. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Place
- Lower Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What a roof survey does not cover
We only report whatever is safely visible on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
- An exact number of years the roof has left
- Whether materials contain asbestos (that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor)
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Lower Bush
- The roof space
- Ridges, hips and valleys
- Flat roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Lead flashings
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Natural slate
Surveys for landlords and agents in Lower Bush
With a portfolio of properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To discuss a number of properties, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Shared roofs need a little more planning: we need access agreed with the building owner or managing agent. Tell us about it as you book and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What we do, step by step
We do not take risks to get a closer look. We inspect whatever is safely visible, and if part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. Most visits take roughly 1–2 hours on an ordinary house, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. In a hamlet or village like Lower Bush, a postcode does not always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know the address, the type of roof and what’s worrying you.
- A visit is booked for a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- We check the roof from each safe vantage point outside.
- We then look in the loft for damp, staining and the condition of the underlay.
- You receive the report with photos and recommendations, prioritised by urgency.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Booking a survey
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine. To send them or to book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Why act early in Lower Bush
A roof that has had no attention for years can surprise you. A survey sets a baseline, so you can compare it next time. In a place like Lower Bush, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It’s worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
To find out what your survey will cost, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us about the roof. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Why us?
- Visits on any day of the week
- Package prices that include VAT
- 20+ years’ experience
- Drone and thermal imaging surveys available
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and what we found on two real jobs.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Flashings and valleys are where many leaks start. That’s why we check them closely.
Concrete interlocking tiles
Concrete interlocking tiles are common on post-war and newer homes. They’re heavy and hard-wearing, but their surfaces weather over the years.
Also near Lower Bush
Also in Lower Bush
Lower Bush: your questions answered
I let a flat near Cuxton station. Can you check the roof?
Of course. We just need to know who will give access, and we can send the report to you or your agent.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Lower Bush?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you survey a roof I share with a neighbour?
Yes, we inspect your part of the roof. Next door’s roof is only inspected as far as we can see it. Shared stacks and upstands are looked at from your property.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, and it isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
What does a roof survey include?
We check the coverings, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft space where there is safe access. You get a report with photos and recommendations.
Does a roof survey replace a structural engineer?
No. If we see signs that need an engineer, such as serious sagging, we’ll say so. We do not provide structural calculations.