Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Moortown Flat Roof Survey
Surveys of flat roofs on homes, extensions and commercial buildings in Moortown, with drones and thermal imaging where they help. Get in touch for a price.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Water getting in at rooflights
- Pools of water lying on the roof
About our flat roof survey in Moortown
Our flat roof survey checks the waterproof covering and every detail around it, from edges and upstands to outlets and rooflights. Felt, asphalt, EPDM, GRP and single-ply PVC or TPO roofs are all part of the work. We survey extension, garage and dormer roofs as well as bigger roofs on flats, offices and units. You get a photo-illustrated written report and our recommendations. We survey EPDM rubber, GRP fibreglass and single-ply membranes, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are pools of water lying on the roof and splits and cracks in the covering.
Flat roofs on exposed homes in small places like Moortown take more wind and rain, so edges, upstands and laps take a beating. Felt roofs, which often last around 15–20 years, typically show it first. EPDM rubber and GRP coverings last longer, but their edges and joints still need checking. Exposed edges are typically the first part of a flat roof to go.
You receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Moortown (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Moortown
How do I find out if my home in Moortown is listed?
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.
Will you come out to Moortown?
Yes, Moortown is covered. We survey roofs across London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned ahead of time.
Do you check flat roofs for asbestos?
We do not test for asbestos. Where a roof has materials that might contain asbestos, such as old cement sheeting, the report flags them so a specialist asbestos surveyor can check them.
How many years has my flat roof got left?
We don’t give a fixed number of years, because so much depends on upkeep, exposure and workmanship. We describe the condition and say which work is urgent and which can wait.
When does the report arrive?
Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24–48 hours and Premium reports on the same day. Each one is emailed, ready to forward.
Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Do you survey commercial flat roofs?
Yes. We survey flat roofs on commercial buildings as well as homes. Expect about 3 to 4 hours on site for most commercial roofs, and larger roofs are quoted for their size.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Moortown
Before replacing a flat roof, it’s useful to know if you really need to. Sometimes some details are to blame, and sometimes the covering has simply had its day. The report sets out what we found, so you can make that decision with a roofer. Matching old materials, such as handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. Spotting a problem early leaves room to find them.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before you book.
What you get with us
- Over 20 years’ experience
- Every finding written up with photos
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- Independent findings on the roof’s condition
Different roofs, different checks
Felt and built-up roofs
Built-up felt is one of the most common flat roof coverings on extensions, garages and dormers. The survey checks for blisters, cracks, open laps and bare patches where the surfacing has worn.
Single-ply membranes
Single-ply membranes can be damaged by foot traffic and equipment on the roof. We note any punctures, tears and loose areas we can see.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
A roof problem in a let property affects your tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work.
What you can safely check yourself
It helps to keep a record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Send it with your enquiry.
After heavy rain, check ceilings and the tops of walls for new stains. Photograph them and note the date, as it helps a surveyor trace the cause.
What a flat roof survey does not cover
Our survey is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. Other limits to bear in mind:
- Areas we cannot see or reach safely, including fragile rooflights and sheeting
- A fixed date for when the roof will need replacing
- Asbestos testing, which needs a specialist asbestos surveyor
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roof types and parts we check
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Mastic asphalt
- EPDM rubber
- Single-ply membranes
- Felt flat roofs
Towns and villages near Moortown
Other services in Moortown
Local flat roofs in Moortown
Moortown lies within about 2 miles of the sea, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. On a flat roof near the sea, edge trims and upstands take the brunt of the wind, and metal parts corrode faster. About 1.3 miles west lies Mottistone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Moortown has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: the joins between later flat roofs and the old walls are where problems usually start. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, large flat roofs, common on schools and other public buildings, need their outlets, upstands and coverings checked regularly.
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Anywhere in Moortown, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Moortown. For surveys nearby, see our Portsmouth page.
Surveys in PO30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you need a flat roof survey at a property on Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. We also cover Brighstone (1 mile south), Thorncross (1 mile south-east), Shorwell (2 miles east), Little Atherfield (3 miles south-east) and Atherfield Green (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (6 miles north-east), Ryde (12 miles north-east), Cowes (9 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles east), Shanklin (10 miles east) and Ventnor (9 miles south-east). For harder-to-reach addresses, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Local landmarks in Moortown
Around Moortown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Three Bishops pub, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Brighstone Village Museum (less than half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). Open spaces near Moortown include Brighstone Down.
How it works
Every roof is different; as a rough guide, the survey takes about one to two hours for an extension, garage or dormer roof, and around 3–4 hours for a commercial flat roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we’re there. Somewhere like Moortown 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.
- We agree the roof to be surveyed, its use and any leaks you know about.
- We look at the roof from the ground, windows and the roof where it is safe.
- The covering is checked for wear, splits, blisters and standing water.
- Upstands, outlets, edge trims and rooflights are checked and photographed.
- The report, with photographs and recommendations, comes to you by email.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, ring 07833 053749 or email us.