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Morton Thermal Roof Survey
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out thermal roof surveys in Morton, with photos and a clear written report.
- Stains that keep coming back
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Cold areas below the roof
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it typically takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. Around Morton, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. We only go where it’s safe.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- The roof is inspected visually from safe viewpoints.
- We take thermal images of the roof to pick up temperature patterns.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- We write up the thermal images alongside ordinary photos and recommendations.
Before we arrive
- Jot down any questions you want answered
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
Book a survey
To book a survey, call 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
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About our thermal roof survey in Morton
We present each thermal image next to a normal photo of the same area, so it’s easy to see which part of the roof each one shows. Each one comes with an explanation, the moisture readings and our recommendation. With a Premium Survey, the report reaches you the same day. You can talk the findings through with us at the in-person consultation. A follow-up 12 months later is included too. If you’re worried about damp patches with no obvious cause and cold areas below the roof, we can find out what’s behind it.
Some older homes in villages like Morton are listed or in a conservation area. A look by drone or thermal camera doesn’t touch the roof, so it is a gentle way to see the condition of an old roof. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
With the Standard Survey, you also get moisture detection, a structural check and a follow-up consultation. The Premium Survey goes further, with thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and an in-person consultation.
- Place
- Morton (PO36)
- Wider area
- Isle of Wight
- Cost
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What else we do in Morton
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. The camera can point to gaps and thin areas in the insulation, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Around Morton, older homes often have old roof timbers, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
Prices start from £400, including VAT. Packages run from Basic at £150 through Standard at £250 to Premium at £400, inc. VAT, and we can help you choose.
What you get with us
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- 20+ years’ experience
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
Before and after the survey
A few practical points come up again and again on our surveys. They apply to most roofs:
- Don’t climb onto the roof to look for leaks yourself
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Clear a path to the loft hatch before we arrive
- Clear leaves from outlets and gutters each autumn
Where a pattern cannot be confirmed, the report says what could help, such as electronic leak detection or opening up a small area.
Keep outlets and gutters clear so water drains off the roof quickly. The less water sits, the less can find its way beneath.
Morton questions
How do I find out if my home in Morton is listed?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It’s worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Can you fly a drone over a roof in Morton?
It depends on the exact address and the weather on the day. Morton is about 2 miles from Sandown Airport, so the Drone Safety Map is checked for restrictions around it before we fly. The flight also waits for calm, dry weather.
Can a thermal survey trace a roof leak?
It can help narrow down where water may be getting in. Water can travel under a covering before it shows inside, and temperature patterns can help follow it. It is used alongside a close inspection and moisture readings, as the camera alone cannot prove a leak.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It is part of the Premium Survey, from £400. An in-person consultation and a follow-up 12 months later are included too. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
It depends on what we need to see. For inside areas and the roof space, someone has to give us access, while outside access can be discussed when you book.
Will you photograph what you find?
Yes. Photographs are part of every report, so you can see exactly what each finding refers to.
What happens next?
The report arrives by email. With Standard there’s a follow-up consultation; with Premium, an in-person consultation, so you can talk the findings through.
Thermal roof surveys in Morton: local notes
Morton lies within about 1 mile of the sea, and coastal wind can be strong. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Within a mile and a half or so of Morton there are several hotels, and hotels, like offices and blocks of flats, often have flat roofs. If you look after one, a large roof can be surveyed without guests having anyone working above them.
A roof leak in a hotel or guest house around Morton means lost rooms as well as repairs, so it pays to find faults before guests do. With Morton Manor about 0.1 miles north-east, the area around Morton has a long history. Older roofs nearby can be steep and hard to see from ground level, and a survey from above or with a thermal imager doesn’t touch the roof itself.
Morton is about 1 mile north-east of Sandown, in the Isle of Wight. Morton is one of many places we visit across the Isle of Wight, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Our the Isle of Wight coverage includes Morton. We also survey roofs in Portsmouth.
We cover every part of the PO36 postcode area for thermal roof surveys and the streets around it. Streets in the area include New Road, Wrax Road and Morton Road, all of which we cover. Morton sits on or near the A3055, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for thermal roof surveys 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). We also work in nearby towns like 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 are somewhere remote, the survey takes a little more planning, so let us know when you contact us.
Local landmarks in Morton
Around Morton, our work takes us to homes and buildings near Sandown Bay Academy, The Bay Church of England School and The Bugle Inn. The closest station to Morton is Brading station, about 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Sandown Castle (1.1 miles south) and Brading Waxworks (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Morton include Brading Marshes RSPB reserve and Brading Down.
Surveys for landlords and agents in Morton
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey shows what needs attention, so you can plan the work with less disruption.
We also survey roofs for businesses and commercial landlords, from shops and offices to industrial units. Larger roofs take longer, so they’re priced to suit.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Morton
Building owners and managing agents use thermal surveys to plan work on larger flat roofs. It can suggest which areas may be wet and which seem dry, so we know where to take moisture readings.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Patches of heat loss across the roof
- Wet insulation beneath the membrane
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
For site and facilities teams at buildings such as Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School, a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Before booking anyone
- Is there a chance to talk the report through?
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the loft space is looked at, where there is one
- If they fly a drone, whether they hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Can I check my roof myself?
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight.