Isle of Wight · London and the South East
Moortown New Roof Snagging
New roof snagging in Moortown, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photos.
- Vents that weren’t fitted or are covered
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Poorly finished verges
New roof snagging in Moortown
Our snagging inspections cover Moortown and the rest of London and the South East. Time on site typically takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Everything visible from safe vantage points is checked, and by drone where it is applicable. A photo report follows. We inspect on weekdays and at weekends. We survey ridges and verges, new-build homes and flashings and valleys, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are gaps at new flashings and cracked lower roofs or marked walls after the work.
Being in a small place like Moortown makes no difference to the inspection itself: the journey, parking and access are simply agreed ahead of time. Mention any outbuildings, barns or garages with roofs you’d like looked at when you book. Buyers and owners of new roofs get the same approach as anywhere. Visits can be booked on weekdays and at weekends.
After the visit, you get a written report with photographs, emailed to you. It sets out the condition of the new roof, any defects and our written recommendations.
- Location
- Moortown (PO30)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey changes by roof type
Underlay and ventilation
Vents at the ridge, eaves or in the tiles help keep the roof space dry. We check for vents where they’ve been fitted.
Slate roofs
Good natural slate is very long-lasting, so the laying matters. Cracked, slipped or uneven slates are noted.
What we’re asked to look at in Moortown
Scaffolding and materials can damage other parts of a building. We look for knock-on damage, not just the new roof.
Common reasons to book include:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Poorly finished verges
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
Mottistone Manor, about 1.3 miles west, is one of the historic houses in the wider area around Moortown. Buying a period property here means asking about the roof’s age and repairs, and about any listing or conservation area.
What to check before booking
- What follow-up you get after the report
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Landlord and commercial surveys in Moortown
Letting agents and landlords in Moortown book surveys as well as homeowners. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the new roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Moortown and across the Isle of Wight can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Prices for new roof snagging in Moortown
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. That comes down to:
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
- Whether you choose the Basic, Standard or Premium Survey
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- How tall the building is and how easy the roof is to see
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package matters as well. We will give you the figure before anything is booked.
What we need to know
A little information up front helps. Please include:
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Any marks or damp showing indoors
- Any deadline, like an exchange date
To get a price for new roof snagging in Moortown, ring 07833 053749 or email us. A few details about the property and the roof help us price the survey accurately.
FAQs for Moortown
Is Moortown within the area you cover?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. We work right across London and the South East. Just mention lanes, gates or anything else about the route when you book.
Is the coastal weather around Moortown hard on roofs?
Often, yes. Moortown is within about 2 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
Do you look in the roof space?
Normally, if there’s one and it can be reached safely. The loft space can show things the outside can’t, like damp timbers, staining or daylight.
Can you see the fixings under the tiles?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
How do I book a survey in Moortown?
It’s easiest to phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email. Tell us the address and a little about the roof. We survey on any day of the week.
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 will talk about access when you book.
I live in a flat. Can you survey the roof?
Yes, once whoever controls the roof agrees access. We look at the parts we’re given access to, and the report makes that clear.
New roof snagging around Moortown
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Moortown, 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. A number of the island’s villages keep thatched roofs on older buildings, and nowhere on the island is far from the sea. Material and age explain a lot of what turns up on the day, whether the roof is old or brand new.
If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, older patch repairs can hide behind a tidy front slope, and the survey looks past them.
Moortown is about 6 miles south-west of Newport, in the Isle of Wight. We survey roofs in Moortown and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Moortown. Our Portsmouth page covers surveys nearby.
Postcode districts we cover here for new roof snagging: PO30. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane or anywhere close by, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Moortown, we 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). Harder-to-reach addresses take a little more planning, so tell us where you are when you book.
Near you in Moortown
Around Moortown, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Three Bishops pub. A little further out are Brighstone Village Museum (less than half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). Open spaces near Moortown include Brighstone Down.
Why act early in Moortown
Phone photos from the garden can’t show much. Our inspection looks as closely as can be done safely, including by drone where it is applicable. Older cottages and farmhouses around Moortown can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it is left.
All our prices include VAT. Our price is from £150, including VAT. You will know the price for your roof before booking.
What you get with us
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- PI and public liability insurance
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- Over 20 years’ experience
Towns and villages near Moortown
What else we do in Moortown
How the survey works
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from every safe viewpoint, take photographs as we go and make notes for the report. It usually takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Somewhere like Moortown needs a little journey planning: let us know about narrow lanes, gates, long drives and where we can park. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- We start with what the roofer did and when they finished.
- The new coverings and roof edges are inspected as far as can be seen safely.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- The loft space and the rest of the property are checked for problems.
- Snags are listed in a written report with photos.
How to prepare
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Clear the way to the loft hatch
Getting a price
New roof snagging starts from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or email us to find out.