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Drone roof survey in Morton, Isle of Wight
Need a drone roof survey in Morton? We can help, with a written report you can act on. Book a weekday or weekend visit.
- Vegetation in valleys and gutters
- Ridge and hip pieces working loose
- Lead work pulling away at abutments
What happens if roof problems are left?
A drone record gives you a baseline. Comparing them with later photos shows what has changed. It is useful for planning maintenance over the years. In a small place like Morton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Price depends partly on the package: from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, with VAT included. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
Why us?
- 98% of customers satisfied
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and two real surveys.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Morton
Drones need reasonable weather. We do not fly in high wind or heavy rain, because the drone has to stay safely under control. If the weather turns, we will agree another day. We check the forecast before the visit and again on site. Light wind and dry weather give the clearest close-up photos. Waiting for a better day is better than a rushed flight. We’re frequently asked to look into blistered or cracked flat roof coverings and slates or tiles shifted by high winds, across tall and steep roofs, valleys and parapet gutters and large and complex roofs.
Villages like Morton frequently stand in open country, where wind can be strong. Strong wind or a downpour stops a small drone flying, and calm conditions also suit thermal imaging best. The visit is planned around the forecast, along with the journey and access. If the day turns windy or wet, the visit can be moved.
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.
- Where
- Morton (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Other services in Morton
Practical tips
Over many surveys, some simple habits stand out as worth the effort:
- A word with neighbours beforehand helps
- Keep pets indoors during the flight
- Give us the full address so we can check the airspace
- Allow for a change of day in poor weather
You get an in-person consultation with the Premium Survey to go through what the drone showed. You can ask about anything that isn’t clear.
Do not block the vents at the eaves. Condensation in the loft can damage timbers and insulation. Check insulation does not block the airflow.
Questions from Morton
Do you cover smaller places like Morton?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is my home in Morton listed or in a conservation area?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey seven days a week: Monday to Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. Just tell us the days that suit you.
What’s in the survey report?
It sets out what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, backed by photographs. It also says if any part of the roof couldn’t be seen safely, so you know exactly what was covered.
Can the drone do thermal imaging?
The drone survey is a photographic inspection. Thermal imaging is carried out separately, included in our Premium Survey.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
What’s the best way to book?
Just ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form with the address. We’ll ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date.
Different roofs, different checks
Flat roofs on tall buildings
Flat roof coverings wear out at different rates. Photos show how the covering is wearing.
Large commercial roofs
Cement sheet roofs on buildings from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We don’t test for it, but we flag it and recommend a specialist asbestos surveyor.
How it works
It helps to start with what’s prompted the survey: 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. Most visits take about one to two hours at a typical home, or half a day or so for a commercial building. Around Morton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- If permission is needed, we ask for it before the visit.
- On the day, we check the weather and the site before flying.
- The sub-250g drone takes close-up photographs of the roof, kept in sight throughout.
- We email a written report with the photographs and our recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any leaks, stains or damp patches you know of
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Getting a price
Our price is from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
Drone roof surveys around Morton
Morton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. A small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, so the weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead. Sandown Airport is about 2 miles away, so we check the Drone Safety Map for restrictions before any flight.
If you look after a building such as Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit. For an older house near a landmark like St. Mary's Church, tall stacks and steep slopes are easier to judge with close-up aerial photos than from the pavement. Historic houses like Morton Manor, about 0.1 miles north-east, show how far back building around Morton goes. For older roofs nearby, a look by drone or thermal camera is a hands-off way to check condition.
Morton is about 1 mile north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Bookings from Morton are handled just like any other: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Morton. There is also a page for Portsmouth.
Drone roof surveys in PO36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets like New Road, Wrax Road and Morton Road, and we cover them all. You’ll find Morton on the A3055, so it’s easy for us to get to. We also cover Yarbridge (1 mile north-east), Brading (1 mile north-east), Adgestone (1 mile west), Yaverland (1 mile south-east) and Sandown (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Newport (7 miles west), Ryde (4 miles north), Cowes (9 miles north-west), Shanklin (3 miles south-west), Ventnor (6 miles south-west) and East Cowes (8 miles north-west). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are when booking.
Near you in Morton
In Morton, that means homes and buildings near Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Bugle Inn and the streets around them. Morton’s nearest station is Brading station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Sandown Castle (1.1 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Morton include Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
How we price drone roof surveys
Prices always include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Drone roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
What we need to know
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Access details, such as a loft hatch or a shared roof
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Where the property is, with the postcode
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
We confirm the price for the job before booking, so you know the cost up front. Our price is from £400, including VAT. To book, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Letting agents and landlords in Morton book surveys as well as householders. The report gives you a dated record of the roof, with photographs.
Letting agents often book on a landlord’s behalf, and the report can go to both. Access is agreed with the tenant ahead of time.