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Storm Damage Roof Report in Morton
An experienced roof surveyor for storm damage roof reports in Morton. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Damaged flat roof membrane
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
Storm damage roof report in Morton: what you get
Our storm damage report starts from £150. You get a written report with photos by email. It does not price the repairs, so ask a roofer to quote for the work. Your insurer may also send its own loss adjuster. Our report gives you an independent record of the damage and its likely cause. We’re often asked to look into lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and flat roof edges peeled back, across gutters and fascias, ridges and hips and flashings.
Roofs in small places like Morton often stand in the open, 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 receive the findings by email, easy to pass on to a roofer, an agent or an insurer. Turnaround is within 48 hours for Basic, 24–48 hours for Standard and same day for Premium.
- Where
- Morton (PO36)
- Region
- Isle of Wight
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
FAQs for Morton
How do I find out if my home in Morton is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it’s in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Is the coastal weather around Morton hard on roofs?
Generally, yes: wind and salt air take more of a toll near the sea. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it normally shows, and Morton is within about 1 mile of the coast.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. Our survey looks at the roof, not the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you’ll need a RICS survey as well.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that doesn’t resolve it. The Ombudsman looks at whether there were storm conditions, whether the damage fits a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
Who handles emergency protection after a storm?
Emergency cover over a damaged roof should be arranged with a roofer. Take photos from the ground first if it is safe. Keep receipts in case your insurer asks for them.
Will my insurer pay for an old roof?
Most policies do not cover wear and tear. We note both storm damage and older defects, so you know what the roof shows. How the policy applies is up to your insurer.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Yes, where it is applicable. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and every flight depends on the airspace and the weather.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
Landlords and agents in Morton book surveys as well as householders. A written report with photos gives you a clear record of the roof, which helps you plan work between tenancies.
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 we cannot see
This isn’t a RICS building survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- Damage hidden under coverings or inside the structure, without opening up
If you are not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer. What our survey covers.
Roofs we survey in Morton
- Flat roofs
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Chimney stacks
- Gutters and fascias
How the survey works
We work from the outside in: outside views come first, then the loft space if there is safe access. In total, it takes roughly 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. In a hamlet or village like Morton, a postcode doesn’t always lead to the right gate, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know what happened and whether a roofer has made the roof safe.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- The roof is inspected from the ground, windows and the roof where it’s safe.
- We record fresh damage and older defects.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
How to prepare
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it’s shared
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
Booking a survey
Once you know what you need, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email. We will suggest a package, agree the price and find a date, weekday or weekend.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports in Morton: local notes
Morton is within about 1 mile of the coast, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. In a coastal gale, rain is driven sideways into laps, verges and flashings, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. About 0.1 miles north-east lies Morton Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Morton has been built on. On older houses around here, roofs frequently carry the marks of earlier repairs, from replaced slates to new lead, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
For landlords with property near Brading station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer straight away. A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Morton means lost rooms as well as repairs. If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near St. Mary's Church, leaks on older roofs frequently start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Morton is about 1 mile north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Morton is part of the area we cover as part of our work across London and the South East. Morton is one of the places in the Isle of Wight where we work. There’s also a page for Portsmouth.
Every address in PO36 is within our area for storm damage roof reports, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on New Road, Wrax Road and Morton Road and the roads around them. You’ll find Morton on the A3055, so it’s easy for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports 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). If you’re somewhere remote, a little more planning is needed, so mention it when booking.
Near you in Morton
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Bugle Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brading station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sandown Castle (1.1 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (0.5 miles north). Not far away are Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
Why it is worth a survey now in Morton
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. In a small place like Morton, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: how big it is, how high it is, the number of separate roofs and how it can be reached and seen safely. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Morton
- Drone flown under a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- 98% of clients satisfied
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
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What we look for on each type of roof
Lead flashings
Flashings can lift or pull away from walls and chimneys in strong winds. We record which are loose or damaged.
Slate roofs
After strong winds, we frequently see cracked and slipped slates. We photograph and describe each one.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
What you can’t do safely is get up close. Slates, tiles, flat roofs and rooflights can give way, and falls from height are serious. That part is for a survey, using safe viewpoints and a drone where it applies.