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Storm damage roof report in Moortown, Isle of Wight
Storm damage roof reports in Moortown, with over 20 years’ experience behind it. Every survey ends with a written report and photographs.
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Roofs hit by falling trees
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
Storm damage roof reports for homes and businesses in Moortown
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: from ground level, from windows and higher points, from the loft space and from the roof where it’s safe. We photograph and describe each area of damage. If part of the roof cannot be seen, the report says so. The report, with photos, is yours to pass to your insurer. We are frequently asked to look into flat roof edges peeled back and ridge tiles that have come loose, on flashings, flat roofs and chimney stacks.
Many homes in small places like Moortown face open ground, where storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hardest. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, which makes finding the cause quickly worthwhile. A record with photographs is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Moortown (PO30)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Moortown
Do roofs near the sea, like those around Moortown, take more of a battering?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Is my home in Moortown listed or in a conservation area?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it’s worth checking before planning any.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Wear and tear is not usually covered. Our report gives an honest view of what’s recent damage and what’s older wear. Your insurer decides the claim.
Do you carry out surveys on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day, which suits people who work during the week. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it is disturbed.
What does a storm damage report cost?
A storm damage report starts from £150. Commercial and larger roofs are quoted on size. Repair costs aren’t part of the report.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Moortown
With an independent report, you have something specific to show your insurer. It records the damage and what seems to have caused it, alongside any photos you took yourself. Outbuildings and barns around Moortown are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A Basic Survey starts from £150, with VAT included. Standard is from £250 and Premium from £400. We confirm the price for the job before booking.
Why book with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- 5,000+ surveys completed
- A written report with photos
Take a look at our cost guide or our case studies.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
For a freeholder or residents’ company, a roof report is a sound basis for a maintenance plan.
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 affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
To price your survey, we look at:
- How big the roof is
- Height and safe access
- Which survey package you book
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
Simple, low roofs take less time to survey than tall or complicated ones, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Getting in touch
Getting the details right at the start saves time. Please include:
- Anything about access we should know
- The reason for the survey, such as buying, a leak or storm damage
- When you need the report by
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Prices start from £150, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, and you can phone 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
Checking the roof from the ground
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, and look for staining, damp timber or daylight coming through.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
The survey, step by step
The visit has one job: to see as much of the roof as can safely be seen and record it clearly. Notes and photos go into the written report. It typically takes between one and two hours at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. Older rural homes like those around Moortown 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.
- We start with the details: when the storm hit and what damage you can see.
- The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows and from the roof space where it is safe.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We check whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
How to book
We confirm the price for your roof before booking, so you know the cost up front. Storm damage roof report starts from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports around Moortown
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Moortown, where storms can bring strong gusts off the sea. What counts as a storm is set by each policy, often gusts of around 55 mph, and the insurer makes the decision. About 1.3 miles west lies Mottistone Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Moortown has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, like lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For site and facilities teams at buildings like Brighstone Church of England Aided Primary School, tracing a leak on a big roof starts with where the water appears and works back. If you live in an older home near St. Mary's Church, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
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 storm damage roof reports. Across the Isle of Wight, we cover Moortown. Portsmouth is in our area too.
Here we cover the PO30 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Main Road, Moor Lane and Upper Lane and the roads around them. 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). 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 please mention your location when you call 07833 053749 or email us.
Near you in Moortown
In Moortown, that means homes and buildings near The Three Bishops pub. Other landmarks nearby include Brighstone Village Museum (under half a mile south) and Whitecroft Hospital (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Brighstone Down.
Different roofs, different checks
Chimney stacks
Stacks with existing defects tend to suffer more in storms. Our report notes recent damage and older defects.
Lead flashings
Flashings with older defects often fail in high winds. We record what looks recent and what looks older.