Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Morton Flat Roof Survey
Flat roof surveys in Morton, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. You get a clear report with photos.
- Blocked or damaged outlets
- Gaps at upstands and abutments
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
Your questions about flat roof surveys in Morton
Is Morton within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We survey roofs across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
How do I find out if my home in Morton is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. It matters most if you are planning to re-roof in a different material.
Should I worry about standing water on my flat roof?
Ponding is worth looking into. It can point to blocked outlets, poor falls or a deck that is sagging, and it wears the covering faster. Our survey notes the ponding and what seems to be causing it.
What does the report include?
A report with photographs, explaining the condition of the flat roof, any defects and our recommendations. Standard adds moisture detection and a structural check; Premium adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where applicable and structural analysis.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it applies and safe. We fly a sub-250g drone and we are a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID). It’s included in the Drone Roof Survey and, where it applies, the Premium Survey.
How do I book a survey in Morton?
Just phone 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We will ask a few questions, confirm the price and agree a date, weekday or weekend.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and visible signs such as sagging are noted, but we don’t provide calculations or an engineer’s opinion. The report will say if you need an engineer.
Flat roof survey in Morton
A flat roof survey looks at the covering, the edges, the outlets and the details where the roof meets walls 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. The findings go into a written report with photos, setting out the defects and what we’d recommend. We survey upstands and outlets, mastic asphalt and felt flat roofs, and the problems we are asked to look at most are outlets choked with leaves and silt and raised blisters across the surface.
In a village or hamlet like Morton, flat roofs are usually on extensions, garages, outbuildings or barn conversions. The checks are the same as anywhere: the covering, the edges, the upstands and where water drains away. We simply plan the journey and access ahead of time. If there are outbuildings or garages with flat roofs, mention them when you book.
The report records the flat roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, for example when you want to check whether anything has changed.
- Location
- Morton (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Common roof problems in Morton
Flat roofs often get walked on for other jobs: to clean windows, fit aerials or air conditioning units, or reach a gutter. A covering that wasn’t designed for foot traffic can crack or puncture. Fixings added through the covering frequently start leaks too.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Failed upstands where the roof meets a wall
- Blistering in felt or asphalt
- Signs of deflection in the roof deck
- Loose or cracked edge trims
If you own a rental within reach of Brading station, the flat roof over a let home is worth a look before it becomes a tenant complaint.
What to check before booking
- Whether VAT is added on top
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Whether you get a written report with photos
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How it works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, look at the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and record our findings for the written report. Most visits take about one to two hours for a small flat roof at home, and longer for a large commercial one. Older rural homes like those around Morton can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we cannot see is noted.
- You send us the address and, for commercial roofs, an idea of the roof’s size.
- Inside, we look for signs of water under the roof where we can reach.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, without walking on fragile surfaces.
- We record every defect with a photo and its likely cause.
- The report explains the condition and recommends what to do first.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
If you are buying, it’s useful to book soon after your offer is accepted, so you have the findings in time to act on them before you exchange. For any other survey, just phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form when you’re ready.
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Landlords, agents and block managers in Morton
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget.
Buyers’ agents can book surveys on behalf of their clients. Reports are emailed, so they’re easy to pass on, photographs included.
Also in Morton
What this survey can’t tell you
A survey is a proper look at the flat roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Whether the deck or joists are strong enough
- The condition of the deck or insulation hidden under the covering
- Whether old sheeting or boards contain asbestos
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- EPDM rubber
- Mastic asphalt
- Single-ply membranes
- GRP fibreglass
- Upstands and outlets
- Felt flat roofs
Local flat roofs in Morton
The coast is about 1 mile or less from Morton, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Coastal wind works at the edges of flat roofs, and salt air wears metal trims and fixings. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and the whole island is open to sea air and wind. Flat roofs on extensions, dormers, garages and business units are found alongside them almost everywhere.
If you own one of the older houses in the streets near St. Mary's Church, any flat roof added at the back or on a dormer is likely to be far younger, and less durable, than the main roof. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Morton means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do.
Morton is about 1 mile north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. In Morton, as across the Isle of Wight, every roof gets the same careful survey. Morton is one of the towns and villages in the Isle of Wight where we work for flat roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Flat roof surveys in PO36 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, Wrax Road and Morton Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Morton include the A3055. Other places close to Morton include 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). Within a short drive, 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 please mention your location when you ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Around Morton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Bugle Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Brading station, about 0.6 miles north-east. A little further out are 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.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Flat roofs cannot usually be seen from the street, so they’re frequently overlooked. Owners frequently learn the roof is at the end of its life only when it leaks. Regular surveys mean it will not come as a surprise. Around Morton, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. We confirm the exact price before booking.
What you get with us
- Photos and a written report every time
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- 20+ years’ experience
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Prices for flat roof surveys in Morton
All our prices include VAT. What changes the price is:
- Features like valleys, chimneys, dormers and parapets
- How big the roof is
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and which survey you book.
What to let us know when you get in touch
We will normally ask about:
- Your timetable, such as an exchange date
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- The address and postcode of the property
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from ground level or a window
Every survey is priced before it is booked, so you know the cost up front. Flat roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.