Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Moortown Gutter Survey
Gutter surveys in Moortown, backed by more than 20 years’ experience. You get a clear report with photos.
- Gutters packed with leaves or moss
- Overflowing valley or parapet gutters
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
Gutter survey in Moortown: what you get
Damp patches on inside walls, stains below a valley or water running down the brickwork frequently trace back to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from whatever is safely visible. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. If you’re worried about fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and leaking or loose downpipes, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
In a small place like Moortown, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Older walls take a long time to dry once water gets in. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Where
- Moortown (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Moortown
Do you cover smaller places like Moortown?
Yes, we do. We survey roofs across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. The journey is planned ahead, so it’s useful to know about access.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Moortown?
Your council is the best source, with Historic England’s list for listed buildings. A change of roofing material may need consent in either case.
How experienced are you?
Over 5,000 surveys so far, over more than 20 years, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Can you give me structural calculations?
No. We point out what can be seen, such as sagging or deflection, but we don’t carry out calculations or give an engineer’s opinion. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Do you climb onto every roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where applicable let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach, and the report makes that clear.
Does someone need to be in?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We’ll talk about access when you book.
How it works
It is useful to start with what’s prompted the survey: a purchase, a leak, a storm, new work or simply peace of mind. That way we can focus on what matters to you. The visit normally takes an hour or two at a house, depending on how many gutter runs and downpipes there are. Around Moortown, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so let us know about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start with what you’ve noticed, such as damp or overflowing gutters.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- Valleys, parapets and box gutters are inspected where they can be seen safely.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft for signs of water.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before the survey
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Booking a survey
Getting a price is simple: just phone 07833 053749 or send us an email, let us know about the property and we’ll explain which survey suits. We confirm the price before anything is booked.
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Useful tips for Moortown property owners
From years of surveys, a few habits stand out:
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Have overhanging branches cut back
- Look for green streaks or damp patches on walls
- Book gutter clearing once a year, more frequently near trees
Questions about the report are welcome. With the Standard Survey there is a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation.
Get trees and climbers near the eaves trimmed back by someone who can do it safely. Less debris means fewer blocked outlets.
What this survey cannot tell you
In fairness, there are limits to any roof survey:
- What’s behind fascias and inside walls
- Asbestos testing of old gutters, downpipes or soffits
- Hidden sections we can’t view safely
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. What our survey covers.
What we look at
- Eaves gutters
- Valley gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
How the survey changes by roof type
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Lead gutters need their linings, steps and outlets in good order where it’s safe to see them. Missing lead is something we check for too.
Plastic (uPVC) gutters
On plastic systems, slipped joints are one of the most common faults. We record each one we can see.
Do you need a gutter survey in Moortown?
Leaves are behind most blocked gutters. Every autumn, trees fill gutters with leaves, twigs and seeds, and they collect at the outlets. Once an outlet is choked, the gutter fills and overflows.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Overflowing eaves gutters
- Joints that drip after rain
- Soffits marked by water
- Gutters full of debris and silt
Take an older house close to St. Mary's Church: its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Questions to ask before booking
- What experience they bring
- How soon the report will arrive
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- What happens after the report arrives
Gutter surveys in Moortown: local notes
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Moortown, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, while gales work at loose ridges, slates and tiles, while driving rain finds any gap. Some villages on the Isle of Wight still have thatched roofs, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. On roofs like these, good slates or tiles can outlast the nails, battens, lead and mortar around them.
Take a building like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School: large buildings have long gutter runs and big roofs that need checking like any other. With Mottistone Manor about 1.3 miles west, the area around Moortown has a long history. If your home is one of the older ones, the roof may have been repaired many times, and the survey records how each part is holding up.
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. Houses, flats, blocks and commercial buildings in Moortown can all book gutter surveys, with a written report and photographs every time. Moortown is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for gutter surveys: PO30. Local streets include Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Moortown: 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). Larger places within reach include 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). Remote addresses need a little more planning, so let us know where you are when you book.
What’s near Moortown
We work in homes and buildings around The Three Bishops pub, among other places. A little further out are Brighstone Village Museum (less than half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
How we price gutter surveys
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- The height of the building and how the roof can be seen safely
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
There are three survey packages: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, with VAT included. The price for your roof depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
What to tell us when you get in touch
To price your survey accurately, we’ll ask about:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Where any leaks, stains or damp patches show inside
- The reason for the survey, like buying, a leak or storm damage
Photos help, if you have them. Take them safely from the ground or a window, and please do not climb up for a closer look. To get started, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.