Medway · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Upper Bush
We carry out thermal roof surveys in Upper Bush and the rest of Medway. Surveys run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Damp where roofs meet walls and chimneys
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks that are hard to trace
How a thermal roof survey works in Upper Bush
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. If a finding can’t be confirmed, the report suggests a next step. If you’re worried about damp around roof outlets and upstands and cold spots on ceilings under the roof, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Bush, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. Close-up drone photos and thermal images help show what cannot be reached safely. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Upper Bush (ME2)
- Wider area
- Medway
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What you can safely check yourself
You can learn a lot from the ground. With binoculars, look for slipped or missing slates and tiles, gaps along the ridge and leaning chimneys. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From ground level, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.
Why it is worth a survey now in Upper Bush
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so you know where to put things right. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Upper Bush, driving rain gets into any weakness, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
Bigger, taller and commercial roofs take more time to survey, so the price reflects that. You will know the figure before booking.
Why us?
- An independent look at the roof
- Over 5,000 surveys carried out
- Plain-English reports with photos
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced or two real surveys.
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:
- A structural engineer’s assessment
- An energy rating for the building
- The condition of timbers we can’t see
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey before you book. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Pitched roof slopes
- Ceilings below the roof
- Commercial roofs
What a thermal roof survey looks like in Upper Bush
Across Kent, older roofs are often handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. The county’s older buildings also include oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses. Older coverings on steep or tall roofs are hard to judge from below, so close-up aerial photos and thermal images help. About 1.4 miles south-east lies Starkey Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Upper Bush has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead.
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, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. For businesses in and around places like Pentagon Shopping Centre, large commercial roofs are often easiest to see by drone or thermal camera. Take a building like Cuxton Community Infant School: thermal images can show where wet insulation sits under a big flat roof.
Upper Bush is about 3 miles west of Rochester, in Medway. Roofs in Upper Bush get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Medway. We cover towns and villages across Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. For surveys nearby, see our Maidstone page.
Postcode districts we cover here for thermal roof surveys: ME2. Nearby, we also carry out thermal roof surveys in 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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
Typical jobs here are in homes near Strood Academy. Upper Bush’s nearest station is Cuxton station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Rochester Castle (3 miles east) and Six Poor Travellers House (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Upper Bush includes Ranscombe Farm and Gad's Hill.
Prices for thermal roof surveys in Upper Bush
To price your survey, we look at:
- Which survey package you book
- The roof’s overall size
- How complicated the roof is, with its valleys, chimneys and parapets
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
To find out what your survey will cost, call 07833 053749 or email us with the address and some details. We will confirm the figure before booking.
Getting in touch
We’ll usually ask about:
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- How the loft is reached, if there is one
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
Our price is from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Common questions in Upper Bush
Is my home in Upper Bush listed or in a conservation area?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Is Upper Bush in the area you cover?
Yes, Upper Bush is within the area we cover. We work right across London and the South East. Just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email and let us know about the property, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
What happens next?
The report comes by email, and you decide the next step: use it with a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent.
Are you insured?
Professional indemnity and public liability insurance cover our surveys. If you need details for a managing agent or a building owner, just ask.
What does the report include?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. The most urgent items are made clear.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Will the camera show exactly where the water is?
The camera doesn’t see water itself. Wet insulation holds heat longer than dry, so it can stand out, and moisture readings are used to check it.
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How the survey works
We will ask a few questions first, about the roof’s history, any leaks and past repairs. Then the inspection itself takes roughly 1–2 hours for a house, rising to roughly 3–4 hours on a commercial building. Somewhere like Upper Bush needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect what can be seen safely, inside and out.
- First we go over the roof, the problem you’ve noticed and the conditions forecast for the visit.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Any patterns of interest are checked with moisture readings where we can reach them.
- The report sets out the images, what they suggest and what we recommend.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking before the day
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
How to book
Unsure which package suits your roof? It’s easiest to ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We will talk you through the options and what they cost.
Advice
What we look for on each type of roof
Parapets, valleys and junctions
When valley or parapet gutters overflow, water can get into walls and ceilings. Thermal images, checked with moisture readings, can help trace it.
Felt and asphalt flat roofs
These coverings sit directly on the layers beneath, so temperature differences frequently show through. Any patterns are checked with moisture readings.