Essex · London and the South East
Frating Green Drone Roof Survey
Drone roof surveys in Frating Green from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. Over 5,000 surveys and 20+ years behind us.
- Tired mortar and pots at the top of a stack
- Worn lead at chimneys and walls
- Hidden gutters full of leaves
Frating Green: your questions answered
Do you cover smaller places like Frating Green?
Yes, Frating Green is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one.
Are there drone restrictions around Frating Green?
Typically it comes down to two things: the airspace at the address and the weather. Before any flight, we check the Drone Safety Map for airspace restrictions, including zones around airports and prisons. A small drone can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour.
Do I have to be there for the survey?
Someone needs to let us in if we are looking inside or in the loft. Access is agreed with you when booking.
How long is the visit?
Expect it to take about 1–2 hours at a typical home; commercial roofs usually need 3–4 hours. You’ll then get the report by email, on the timescale of your package.
Are you structural engineers?
No. We note visible signs such as sagging or deflection, but we’re not structural engineers and do not carry out calculations. Where an engineer is needed, we say so in the report.
Does the weather affect the survey?
Some surveys depend on the weather more than others. Drones can’t fly safely in strong wind or a downpour, and thermal imaging works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof and little wind. If the conditions are not right, we’ll talk to you about another date.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. Our survey is a roof survey, not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey of the whole building. It focuses on the roof, so it sits alongside a building survey rather than replacing it.
Drone roof surveys for homes and businesses in Frating Green
Drone roof surveys are available in Frating Green and throughout London and the South East, where the airspace and the weather allow. We fly on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Every address is checked for airspace restrictions first. The report includes the drone photos and our recommendations. To ask whether a drone survey suits your roof, ring 07833 053749 or email us with the address. We survey large and complex roofs, tall and steep roofs and flat roofs on upper floors, and the problems we’re asked to look at most are cracked mortar along the ridge and chimney tops in poor condition.
Older buildings in small places like Frating Green may be listed or in a conservation area. Neither a drone survey nor a thermal survey involves any work on the roof, which suits a building where any change needs care, before anyone decides what work it needs. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, so check with the council first.
The report is written in plain words, so it makes sense without any roofing background. Each point is backed by a photo where possible, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Location
- Frating Green (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
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When to book a survey in Frating Green
Hidden gutters and valleys are easy to overlook. Leaves, silt and plant growth build up unseen, until it causes a leak inside. A drone shows them clearly from above.
Look out for signs like these:
- Storm damage on steep or tall roofs
- Blistered or cracked flat roof coverings
- Blocked valleys and parapet gutters
- Flashings that have come away
Wherever the property is around Frating Green, the approach is the same: a careful look and a clear explanation.
What to check before booking
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
Prices for drone roof surveys in Frating Green
Prices always include VAT. What changes the price is:
- The shape of the roof and its details
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
Prices start from £400, including VAT. The final price depends on how big and how high the roof is, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
The more you tell us, the easier it is to price the survey. When you contact us, it helps to mention:
- Where water is showing inside, if it is
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
- What’s prompted the survey
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
Prices start from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, so phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Honest limits
No survey can tell you everything, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Flights in strong wind or a downpour
- Whether the roof structure meets design loads
- What’s under the slates, tiles or felt
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email and we will tell you. The full list of what we check.
What we look at
- Fragile roofs
- Chimney stacks
- Tall and steep roofs
- Large and complex roofs
- Flat roofs on upper floors
- Valleys and parapet gutters
What we do, step by step
The visit typically starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the roof space where it can be reached. In total, it takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, with the pre-flight checks included, and longer for big commercial roofs. Cottages and farmhouses around Frating Green frequently have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You give us the address so we can check the airspace.
- We arrange any permission that is needed before we fly.
- We assess the wind, the weather and the surroundings before take-off.
- We fly the drone close to the roof to photograph it in detail, always in sight.
- Your report arrives by email, with close-up photos and recommendations.
Before the survey
- If you are buying, let the agent know when we’re coming
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
Book a survey
We survey roofs seven days a week. To arrange a day that suits you, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Advice
Surveys for landlords and agents in Frating Green
Letting agents frequently book on a landlord’s behalf, with the report sent to whoever needs it. We agree a time with the tenant beforehand.
Where a roof is shared: we need access agreed with the freeholder or managing agent. Tell us about it when booking and we will plan the visit with that in mind.
Why it’s worth a survey now in Frating Green
Faults on high roofs tend to be found late. By then, timbers, ceilings and insulation may be wet. Looking from above picks up the early signs. For an older or listed building in a place like Frating Green, repairs may need matching materials and consent, so a defect found early gives time to plan the work properly.
Every price we give includes VAT. Our price is from £400, including VAT. We confirm the price for your survey before booking.
What you get with us
- 98% customer satisfaction
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Drones and thermal imaging where applicable
- Plain-English reports with photos
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Drone roof surveys in Frating Green: local notes
Frating Green is within about 4 miles of the coast, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone can’t fly safely in high wind or heavy rain. Clay tiles and timber weatherboarding mark out many of the older buildings in Essex, and lots of post-war and modern estates besides. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Around Frating Green, as everywhere, small roof faults are simplest to sort before they let water in.
Frating Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Anywhere in Frating Green, we can come and survey your property, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CO7 postcode area for drone roof surveys. We offer drone roof surveys to properties on Tokely Road, Fenn Close and Main Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also carry out drone roof surveys in Balls Green (1 mile north), Hare Green (1 mile north), Frating (1 mile south-west), Cowey Green (1 mile north) and Great Bentley (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles north-east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (5 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
What’s near Frating Green
Around Frating Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Kings Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Great Bentley station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Frating Green includes Cockaynes Wood.