Medway · London and the South East
Lower Bush Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Lower Bush.
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
What we look for on each type of roof
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
On felt and asphalt flat roofs, wet insulation can show as a temperature difference across the surface. We check those patches with moisture readings.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
How a thermal roof survey works in Lower Bush
A thermal survey is not a quick fix for every roof problem. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. That is why we check findings with moisture readings and a close visual inspection. The report is clear about what the images show and what they don’t. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. If you’ve noticed areas of a flat roof that may hold water and thin or uneven insulation in the roof, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Older buildings in small places like Lower Bush may be listed or in a conservation area. A look from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Check with the council before planning any work on a listed building or one in a conservation area.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, 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.
- Location
- Lower Bush (ME2)
- Region
- Medway
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Places near Lower Bush
Also in Lower Bush
Landlord and commercial surveys in Lower Bush
Letting agents can arrange access with tenants, at a time agreed beforehand. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
If you own several properties, surveys can be booked for more than one address. To arrange surveys for several addresses, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
Airspace, weather and Lower Bush roofs
If your survey includes the drone, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first. With Starkey Castle about 1.4 miles south-east, Lower Bush sits in an area with a long building history. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take a building like Cuxton Community Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof. 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 roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where close-up aerial shots and thermal images help.
Lower Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Lower Bush gets the same service as everywhere else we work: a careful inspection, photos and a written report. Lower Bush is one of the towns and villages in Medway we cover for thermal roof surveys. Maidstone is in our area too.
We cover every part of the ME2 postcode area for thermal roof surveys. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys 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). 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).
Local landmarks in Lower Bush
We work in homes and buildings around Rede Common and Strood Academy, among other places. The nearest railway station 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.
Before and after the survey
Small things make a difference. Some pointers:
- Keep dated photos of any marks on ceilings
- Leave the roof to people with safe access
- Move stored items away from the loft hatch
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
Premium Surveys include an in-person consultation, so you can go through the images with us. A follow-up 12 months later is included as well.
Check that loft insulation is laid evenly and hasn’t been pushed aside. Insulation is often moved when people work in the loft space.
What a thermal roof survey doesn’t cover
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- What’s inside walls or under coverings, without opening up
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll recommend the right survey. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Pitched roof slopes
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Flat roofs
How it works
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: buying, a leak, storm damage, new work or just wanting to know where things stand. It helps us focus on what matters most to you. The visit usually takes roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Lower Bush can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
Booking a survey
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Advice
When to book a survey in Lower Bush
Some defects simply cannot be seen with the eye. Wet insulation, gaps in insulation and heat loss are frequently invisible from outside. A thermal camera adds another way of finding them.
People typically book a survey when they’ve noticed something like this:
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Damp patches with no obvious cause
Shop and office owners around Pentagon Shopping Centre may find that a commercial roof can be photographed from above without anyone walking on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- What insurance they carry
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- What the survey won’t cover
Lower Bush questions
How do I find out if my home in Lower Bush is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is Lower Bush within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
Surveys can be booked for any day of the week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Just let us know the days that suit you.
Do you take photos of the roof?
Yes. Photos are taken throughout the survey, and they go into the written report.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Yes, where it’s applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
How do I book a survey in Lower Bush?
To arrange a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you’d like to know. We’ll confirm the price and agree a day with you.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in if we’re looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.