Essex · London and the South East
Frating New Roof Snagging
Checking a new or replacement roof for snags for Frating and the rest of Essex. We survey on weekdays and at weekends.
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
New roof snagging in Frating
Replacing a roof costs a lot, so it makes sense to check the work before you pay the final bill. We look for snags, faults and anything left unfinished on the roof and around the property. You get a written report with photographs to share with your roofer. It’s an independent check, separate from the roofer who did the work. If you’re worried about loose or badly finished ridge tiles and tiles or slates sitting out of line, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Older buildings in small places like Frating may be listed or in a conservation area. That can affect what materials a new roof may use, so check with the council and Historic England’s list. Whether you’re buying or signing off new roofing, it is worth knowing where you stand, as well as what condition the roof is in. There are about 500,000 listed buildings and around 10,000 conservation areas in England.
How fast the report arrives depends on the package: the Basic Survey within 48 hours, the Standard Survey in 24 to 48 hours and the Premium Survey on the same day.
- Place
- Frating (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridges, hips and verges
Verge details can be rushed, so we look at them carefully.
Flashings
Chimney flashings are a frequent source of leaks, so we look at them closely.
Signs you need new roof snagging in Frating
A roof is hard for most owners to see properly. From the pavement, many faults are invisible before you pay.
Look out for signs like these:
- Cracked or slipped new tiles or slates
- Untidy or loose verge details
- Missing or blocked roof ventilation
- Ridge and hip tiles not properly fixed
For landlords with property near Alresford station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
What to check before booking
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the price includes VAT
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
More services for Frating
Buying a home or a new roof in Frating
Frating is within about 3 miles of the coast, so there’s more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Metal fixings and flashings corrode faster in salt air, and loose ridges, slates and tiles are the first to lift in a gale, so exposed details get a close look whether you are buying or signing off new work. Older buildings in Essex often have clay tiles and weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
If you live in an older home near Saint Andrew's Church, the roof may have had decades of patch repairs, and the survey shows where they are.
Frating is about 3 miles east of Wivenhoe, in Essex. From houses to flats and shops in Frating, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Frating is one of the towns and villages in Essex where we work for new roof snagging. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
New roof snagging in CO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. If you need new roof snagging at a property on Church Road and Rectory Road or anywhere close by, we can help. Nearby, we also carry out new roof snagging in 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). We also work in nearby towns such as 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).
Local landmarks in Frating
In Frating, that means homes and buildings near The Kings Arms. The closest station to Frating is Alresford station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (2.4 miles west) and Essex County Hospital (6 miles west). The countryside around Frating includes Cockaynes Wood.
What affects the price in Frating
A few things affect what a survey costs:
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- If the survey needs thermal imaging or a drone
- Basic, Standard or Premium
- The shape of the roof and its details
Our price is from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, how it can safely be seen and the package you choose.
What we need to know
We will typically ask about:
- Whether there is a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- The kind of building and roof involved
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or email us. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Agree snagging with your roofer at the start
- Walk round the house to look for knock-on damage
- Watch for drips in the roof space with care
You receive a written report with photographs of each snag and recommendations, prioritised by urgency where relevant. Pass it on to your roofer or builder.
Agree the snagging inspection with your roofer before the job starts. It sets clear expectations and time is set aside for snags.
What we do, step by step
The visit normally starts outside and finishes in the loft: first the slopes, edges and gutters from every safe viewpoint, then the loft space where it can be reached. All told, expect an hour or two for a typical new house roof, longer where the roof is large or complicated. Cottages and farmhouses around Frating 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 let us know what work was done and when.
- We check the coverings, ridges, hips and verges from safe vantage points.
- We check valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves.
- We check the loft where safe and look for debris or damage.
- Snags are listed in a report with photos.
Preparing for the visit
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
- Check pets are kept safely away
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
Booking a survey
We confirm the exact price before booking, so you know the cost up front. Prices start from £150, including VAT. For a price for your roof, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Advice
FAQs for Frating
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Frating?
Near the coast, roofs face more wind and more salt than further inland. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
How do I find out if my home in Frating is listed?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you lift tiles to check the fixings?
No, we report on what’s visible. Fixings and underlay under the slates or tiles are hidden so we focus on what can be seen.
How experienced are you?
We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys, across 20+ years of surveying roofs, with 98% customer satisfaction.
Will you check the loft?
If the survey needs it and the loft space can be reached safely, yes. A clear path to the hatch helps.
Can you inspect my roof with a drone?
Where it’s applicable and safe, yes. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID), flying a sub-250g drone. Drone inspection is part of the Drone Roof Survey and the Premium Survey, where applicable.
Can you inspect the roof on a new-build home?
Yes. We check new-build roofs from safe vantage points and the roof space and record any snags. It’s worth booking before your builder’s defects period ends.
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
It is a careful look at the new roof, not the whole story. Its limits include:
- Settling a dispute with your roofer or builder
- What’s under the new coverings
- How the roof will perform for years to come
Not sure which survey suits your roof? You can ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will tell you. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What we look at
- New-build homes
- Flashings and valleys
- New flat roofs
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Ridges and verges
- Replacement roofs