Medway · London and the South East
Lower Bush Storm Damage Roof Report
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Lower Bush. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
About our storm damage roof report in Lower Bush
Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies by policy. Check your own policy wording. Whether the weather met it is for your insurer. We record the damage and what seems to have caused it. The report includes photographs of each area of damage, and you decide what to send. The claim decision rests with your insurer. If you are worried about torn or lifted flat roof coverings and ridge tiles that have come loose, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Lower Bush makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: the journey and access are just planned ahead of time. It is useful to know where the water appears, in what weather, and what you’ve seen outside, plus any earlier repairs. Photos of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Lower Bush (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
DIY checks: what’s safe
Watch the gutters in a downpour, from a window or the ground. Overflowing water can be a sign of a blockage or a gutter that has dropped.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and a fall can be serious. That part is for a survey.
What a storm damage roof report looks like in Lower Bush
The wider area around Lower Bush has a long history of building, with Starkey Castle about 1.4 miles south-east. If your home is one of the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material. 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. Kent’s older buildings take in oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses as well. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you live in an older home near Church of St Michael and All Angels, water on an older roof tends to find its way in at the lead, the valleys or the chimney. Landlords with a home close to Cuxton station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Surveys in Lower Bush work the same way as everywhere we cover: a close look at whatever is safely visible, photos and a clear written report. Across Medway, we cover Lower Bush and the places around it. We also survey roofs in Maidstone.
Here we cover the ME2 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports 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
Around Lower Bush, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Rede Common and Strood Academy. The nearest railway station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.1 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include 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 we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
When flashings lift, water can get behind them. We note where this has happened and any damp inside.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we often see cracked and slipped slates. Each area is photographed and described.
What this survey can’t tell you
Our findings are based on what we can see safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- A decision on your insurance claim
- Your insurer’s view of the claim
If you’re not sure which survey you need, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Lower Bush
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
The survey, step by step
We check the roof from outside and, where it is relevant and there is safe access, from inside the loft space too. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. All in, the survey normally takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, with bigger or more complicated roofs taking longer. Somewhere like Lower Bush needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- We view the roof from wherever it can safely be seen, including the loft where there is access.
- We photograph and record every area of damage we can see.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Let us know about parking before the day
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Booking is simple: just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and give us some details about the property and we will suggest the right survey. The price is agreed up front.
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Useful tips for Lower Bush property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Record any water damage in rooms and the loft
- Check how your policy defines a storm
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Keep records of roof work and surveys. They help show the roof was in good order before a storm.
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What else we do in Lower Bush
Signs you need a storm damage roof report in Lower Bush
Others book after an insurer has queried a claim. You get an independent record of what the roof shows. We cannot say whether the decision will change.
Signs worth acting on include:
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Slates and tiles blown off the roof
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Roofs hit by falling trees
Trees in and around Rede Common shed leaves that can end up in nearby gutters.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
Your questions about storm damage roof reports 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, with the route planned beforehand.
Do you cover Lower Bush?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Lower Bush is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. Our report records storm damage and any older wear we see, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
How do I book a survey in Lower Bush?
Just call 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
How should I record storm damage myself?
Stay off the roof. Photograph the damage from below or from a window. Note the date and time, and photograph any damage inside.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime, which suits people who work during the week. Just say which days work for you.