Essex · London and the South East
Frating Green New Roof Snagging
Find out what’s going on with the new roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out new roof snagging in Frating Green, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damage to other parts of the building
- Tiles or slates sitting out of line
- Gutters blocked by building debris
New roof snagging in Frating Green
People book us after having a roof replaced or re-covered and some new-build owners want their roof looked at. Whatever the roof, we inspect as far as it can be seen safely, from the ground, vantage points, the roof space and the roof where safe. You then get a photo-illustrated written report to share with your roofer. We survey replacement roofs, ridges and verges and new-build homes, and common reasons people get in touch are underlay not dressed into the gutter and tiles or slates sitting out of line.
In a village or hamlet like Frating Green, homes are frequently older cottages and farmhouses alongside a few newer houses. Village roofs can be clay tile, slate, stone or even thatch on some older buildings. Each covering has its own weak points, whether the roof is old or newly laid. What’s under the coverings, from old felt to the battens and nails, matters too.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: a seller or estate agent, an insurer, a roofer, a builder or a managing agent, whichever applies.
- Location
- Frating Green (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Tips that help
You do not need to be a roofer to help. What helps most:
- Check before your warranty period ends
- Keep the contract and invoices together
- Check lower roofs and walls after scaffolding comes down
- Watch for drips in the loft space with care
The report gives your roofer a clear list to work through. Any disagreement about the work is between you and them; we report on what we see.
Put the warranty or defects period end date in your diary. Arrange an inspection in good time so snags can be raised.
Local roofs and buyers in Frating Green
Frating Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, so there is more wind and more salt in the air than further inland. Corroded clips and nails and lifted ridge pieces are typical of exposed roofs near the sea, which is worth knowing before you buy or pay for new work. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
Landlords with a home close to Great Bentley station may find that the roof is worth checking before you add another property to a portfolio or pay a roofer in full.
Frating Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Anywhere in Frating Green, we can come and survey your property. Our Essex coverage includes Frating Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CO7 is covered for new roof snagging, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Tokely Road, Fenn Close and Main Road, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover for new roof snagging include 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). Larger places within reach include 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
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Kings Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Great Bentley station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.2 miles west). The countryside around Frating Green includes Cockaynes Wood.
Do you need new roof snagging in Frating Green?
Snags happen on many building jobs. Details at ridges, verges and flashings are easy to rush particularly in poor weather.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Offcuts and broken tiles left behind
- Gaps at new flashings
- Cracked mortar at the ridge or hips
- Gutters or fascias damaged during the job
Whatever the street in Frating Green, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Before you book anyone
- What experience they bring
- What exactly goes into their report
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- How long the report takes to arrive
What new roof snagging doesn’t cover
It’s useful to know what a survey will not do before you book:
- How the roof will perform for years to come
- Areas out of view from every safe vantage point
- Estimates of what fixes will cost
If you’re not sure which survey you need, call 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Frating Green
- Loft conversions and dormers
- Replacement roofs
- New flat roofs
- Flashings and valleys
- New-build homes
- Ridges and verges
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How it works
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. Inside, we look for staining, damp, gaps and signs of movement, as far as the space allows. The whole visit normally takes about 1–2 hours for most homes, depending on how much new work there is to check. Older rural homes like those around Frating Green can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. We work round each section in turn, from the safest viewpoints.
- We start by finding out what was replaced and what worries you.
- The new coverings, ridge, hips and verges are inspected where it’s safe to see them.
- Valleys, flashings, gutters and the underlay at the eaves are looked at.
- Where it’s safe, we check the loft, then look for debris or damage left behind.
- The snags are written up with photos for you to share with your roofer.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
Arrange a survey
For a price for new roof snagging in Frating Green, call 07833 053749 or send us an email. A few details about the property and the roof help us give you an accurate price.
Advice
Frating Green questions
Is Frating Green within the area you cover?
Yes, Frating Green is covered. We work right across London and the South East, from towns to the smallest villages. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
How do I find out if my home in Frating Green is listed?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. 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.
Can you survey at the weekend?
Visits run seven days a week in the daytime. Let us know your preferred days when booking.
Will you walk on the roof?
Only if it’s safe. We check everything that can safely be seen: from the ground, from windows and vantage points, from the roof space, from the roof itself where safe and by drone where applicable. Anything we can’t see is noted in the report.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and testing aren’t part of what we do. We flag materials that could contain asbestos, such as cement sheets or soffits on pre-2000 buildings.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning, with the building owner or managing agent. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
What does a new roof inspection cost?
The Basic Survey starts from £150, the Standard from £250 and the Premium from £400, all with VAT included. For a price for your roof, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form.
Different roofs, different checks
Valleys
Lead or other valley linings should be laid and lapped neatly as far as safe access allows.
Underlay and ventilation
At the eaves, the underlay should run into the gutter to carry water off. We look at it where it can be seen.
Leave it or get it looked at?
You may not see a fault until it causes damage. An inspection before that point gives you a record of the roof as handed over. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Frating Green, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Larger roofs, taller buildings and commercial roofs take longer, so the price reflects that. The price is confirmed before booking.
Why book us in Frating Green
- An independent view of the roof
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Plain-English reports with photos
- 98% of customers satisfied
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