Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Landlord Roof Survey in Moortown
We carry out landlord roof surveys in Moortown and the rest of the Isle of Wight. Surveys run seven days a week.
- Leaking joints at party walls
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Leaks into upper flats
FAQs for Moortown
Will you come out to Moortown?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house.
Is the coastal weather around Moortown hard on roofs?
It can do. Within about 2 miles of the sea, as Moortown is, metal fixings wear faster and gales find any loose ridge or slate.
Can you survey a shared roof on a terrace or converted house?
Yes, we survey shared roofs often. We can only inspect neighbouring parts from where we are allowed to be, and the report says so.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No. Who pays is typically set by the lease, and that’s a legal question. What we provide is a clear record of the roof’s condition that everyone can refer to.
What’s the best way to book?
The quickest way is to ring 07833 053749 or email us. Let us know the address and a little about the roof, and we will recommend the right survey. We survey on any day of the week.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, and we check for restrictions near airports before flying. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
How many surveys have you done?
We’ve been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Moortown
With a shared roof, it’s not always clear what’s wrong or where. We inspect the roof as far as it can safely be seen including the loft and flats where access is arranged. The report records the condition of each part giving all parties the same information. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we’re given access to. We’re frequently asked to look into flashings that have come away and ponding or splits on flat roofs, on converted houses, blocks of flats and shared roofs.
Some older homes in villages like Moortown are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is often expected.
Every survey ends with a written report, with photos, sent by email. It sets out the condition of the let or shared roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Place
- Moortown (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Nearby places to Moortown
Other services in Moortown
Checking the roof from the ground
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from the ground or a window. Water spilling over the edge can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Roofs are fragile and slippery, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.
The survey, step by step
Before we start, let us know why you’ve booked: 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 roughly 1–2 hours for a house, and longer for a block or a building with several roofs. Somewhere like Moortown needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We start by agreeing the scope, roof by roof.
- We confirm which flats and loft spaces we need to get into, and you arrange access.
- We inspect each roof from safe vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe.
- Defects are photographed and their urgency noted.
- The report sets out condition and recommendations to help you plan.
Preparing for the visit
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with whoever owns or manages the building
- Have keys ready for side gates, garages or roof access doors
- Let us know about parking near the property
Arrange a survey
We survey roofs on any day of the week. To find a date that works for you, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
What we cannot see
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Who pays under the lease (that’s a legal question)
- Areas behind locked flats or blocked hatches
- Walls, floors and services beyond the roof
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. The full list of what we check.
What we check
- Converted houses
- Shared roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Blocks of flats
- Rented houses
- Flat roofs on blocks
Different roofs, different checks
Roof spaces and lofts
Looking inside the roof often tells us more. We check it where there is safe access, looking for staining, damp and daylight.
Gutters and downpipes
Overflowing gutters soak walls and can lead to damp in flats. We record what we see.
What a landlord roof survey looks like in Moortown
Moortown lies within about 2 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. Historic houses like Mottistone Manor, about 1.3 miles west, show how far back building in the area around Moortown goes. If you own one of the older houses, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and a listed home or one in a conservation area may need consent for changes of material.
Take a building like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School: a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time. For an older house near a landmark such as St. Mary's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We cover Moortown and the rest of the Isle of Wight, as part of our work across London and South East England. Moortown is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work for landlord roof surveys. You can also see our page for Portsmouth.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for landlord roof surveys. Local streets include Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane. Other places close to Moortown include 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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, a little more planning is needed.
Landmarks near Moortown
Around Moortown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Three Bishops pub and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Brighstone Village Museum (under half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brighstone Down.
Tips that help
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Tell tenants when we are coming
- Keep roof outlets and gutters clear
- Ask your managing agent about lease terms
- Ask residents to report damp right away
The report can feed straight into a maintenance plan. You can start with the urgent items and the rest budgeted for later.
Keep the loft space accessible so the roof can be checked from inside. Stored items over the hatch make checks harder.
How we price landlord roof surveys
To price your survey, we check:
- House, block, shop or office
- The shape of the roof and its details
- Any need for thermal images or a drone flight
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Helping us price your survey
Here’s what helps us most when you get in touch:
- The type of building and roof, such as pitched or flat
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Where the property is, with the postcode
Buyers should book once an offer has been accepted, so there’s time to use the report before exchange. Otherwise, simply call 07833 053749 or email us whenever suits you.