Essex · London and the South East
Landlord roof survey in Frating, Essex
Wondering about the let or shared roof at a property in Frating? You can book a landlord roof survey in Frating and across Essex.
- Leaks into upper flats
- Splits and blisters in flat roof coverings
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
For landlords and managing agents
Landlords, agents and building managers in Frating and across Essex can book any of our surveys. For a price for a let property or a block, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Managing agents and residents’ management companies use roof surveys to plan maintenance. Recommendations are set out in order of urgency where relevant, which helps with budgets and planning.
Landlord roof surveys for homes and businesses in Frating
Shared roofs on blocks, converted houses and terraces raise their own questions. We look at the roof from each safe vantage point, including from the loft space and the flats where access is arranged. Each part of the roof is recorded with photos, so everyone works from the same facts. Where neighbours share the roof, we can only inspect what we are given access to. We survey gutters and downpipes, shared roofs and rented houses, and people most often book us about worn ridges, hips and verges and damaged pots and flaunching.
Some older homes in villages like Frating are listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials can be used when work is done, so check with the council before planning anything. Knowing the roof’s condition helps you plan ahead with that in mind. Where a building is listed, matching the existing roof materials is frequently expected.
The report is written in plain words, so you do not need to be a roofer to follow it. Photos show what each point refers to, and recommendations are put by urgency where it matters.
- Place
- Frating (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Frating
Many let properties sit under roofs that have seen decades of weather. Nails, battens, flashings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles so it pays to check how the roof is holding up.
A survey can pick up problems such as:
- Cracked or leaning shared chimneys
- Mortar falling from ridges and verges
- Parapets and upstands in poor repair
- Gaps where tiles or slates have slipped
Landlords with a home close to Alresford station may find that a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What they will not be able to tell you
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Frating homes and their roofs
Frating is within about 3 miles of the coast, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Near the sea, metal fixings wear faster and loose pieces on a roof are more likely to lift, and driving rain gets into whatever gap is left. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If your home is one of the older ones in the streets near Saint Andrew's Church, its chimney, valleys and lead work are likely to be the parts that need attention first.
Frating is about 3 miles east of Wivenhoe, in Essex. Anywhere in Frating, we can come and survey your property. We cover towns and villages across Essex, large and small. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Postcode districts we cover here for landlord roof surveys: CO7. Whether your property is on Church Road and Rectory Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. We also cover the places around Frating: Frating Green (1 mile north-east), Balls Green (1 mile north-east), Thorrington (1 mile south-east), Hare Green (2 miles north-east) and Great Bentley (2 miles 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 (4 miles north-west) and Tiptree (12 miles west).
Landmarks near Frating
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms. For rail, the closest station is Alresford station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. A little further out are Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (2.4 miles west) and Essex County Hospital (6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cockaynes Wood.
Leave it or get it looked at?
Water that gets into one flat can affect others below. Spotting roof defects early helps protect the whole building. For older village homes like those around Frating, the right replacement materials are not always easy to find quickly. That is one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on how big and how high the roof is, access and the package you choose.
Why us?
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- Photographs and a written report every time
- Prices that include VAT
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
Read how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
Towns and villages near Frating
What else we do in Frating
Frating: your questions answered
How do I find out if my home in Frating is listed?
We cannot confirm that for you, but Historic England’s list and your council can. Both listing and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Is Frating within the area you cover?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned beforehand.
What’s the best way to book?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day, weekday or weekend.
Is the report suitable for a maintenance plan?
Yes. It shows what needs attention now and what can be planned for later, which helps you plan work and budgets. It does not include repair cost estimates, but contractors can price from it.
Who do you carry out landlord roof surveys for?
We work for landlords, letting agents, managing agents and freeholders, as well as RTM and residents’ management companies. Leaseholders sometimes book it as well.
Can your report tell us who pays for the roof work?
No, we don’t advise on leases, so ask your managing agent or a solicitor. Our job is to report on the roof itself.
How much is a landlord roof survey?
Our packages start from £150 for Basic, £250 for Standard and £400 for Premium, including VAT. Blocks are priced on their size and roofs. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email for a price.
How the survey works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photos, sent to you by email. On timing, most surveys take roughly 1–2 hours at most homes, though large, tall or awkward roofs take more time. Somewhere like Frating needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from the ground, from windows, from the loft where there is safe access and from the roof where it is safe.
- First, we confirm the roofs and areas to be surveyed.
- Access to flats and the loft space is arranged with you ahead of time.
- Each roof is checked as far as it can safely be seen, including from inside where possible.
- We photograph each defect and note how urgent it looks.
- We send a written report you can use to plan maintenance and budgets.
Before we arrive
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Arrange a survey
Every survey is priced before it’s booked, so you know where you stand. Landlord roof survey starts from £150, including VAT. To book, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Advice
Tips that help
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Check your lease or ask a solicitor about who pays
- Keep roof surveys on a rolling plan
- Give residents notice before a survey
- Make sure the roof space can be accessed
How soon the report arrives depends on the package: Basic within 48 hours, Standard in 24–48 hours and Premium the same day. Pick the package that suits the building and your timescale.
Deal with the high-priority defects quickly and schedule the others. Small roof defects tend to grow.
Different roofs, different checks
Pitched roofs on houses and blocks
On older pitched roofs, the fixings and underlay often fail before good slates or tiles. The report records it.
Shared chimney stacks
Many terraces and conversions have shared stacks. We check pots, flaunching, pointing and flashings as far as can be seen.