Essex · London and the South East
Frating Green Pre-Purchase Roof Survey
Independent pre-purchase roof surveys in Frating Green. We have completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
- Old water stains in the roof space
- Lead that has worked loose at a wall or chimney
- Chimney mortar that has eroded
What we can’t see
Every survey has limits, and we’d rather be clear about that before booking. Bear these in mind:
- Asbestos testing of any kind
- Walls, floors, services and rooms below the roof
- Structural calculations (that’s a structural engineer’s job)
If in doubt, phone 07833 053749 or email us and we’ll suggest the right survey. What a survey covers and does not.
Roofs we survey in Frating Green
- Chimney stacks
- Flat-roofed extensions and dormers
- Lead flashings and valleys
- The roof space
- Clay and concrete tiles
- Gutters and downpipes
- Natural slate
Pre-purchase roof surveys for homes and businesses in Frating Green
Buying a home is a big commitment, and the roof is one of the costliest parts to put right. A pre-purchase roof survey looks at it closely before you’re tied in. We check the coverings, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters, plus the loft where there is safe access. You get a report with photos. We survey gutters and downpipes, flat-roofed extensions and dormers and chimney stacks, and people most often book us about worn or lifted lead flashings and gaps where slates or tiles have come loose.
Older buildings in small places like Frating Green 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. For a buyer or someone with a newly finished roof, it is worth knowing which applies. England has around 10,000 conservation areas and about 500,000 listed buildings.
It isn’t only a list of defects. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Frating Green (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Landlord and commercial surveys in Frating Green
Roof problems in a rented home affect tenants as well as the building. A survey helps you spot issues early and plan the work.
Landlords, agents and building managers in Frating Green and across Essex can book any of our surveys. To discuss a property or a block, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Questions from Frating Green
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Frating Green?
It can do. Frating Green is within about 4 miles of the sea, and coastal roofs tend to see faster wear on metal parts and more wind lifting loose pieces.
How do I find out if my home in Frating Green is listed?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Is Frating Green in your area?
Yes. We cover Frating Green and the rest of Essex, as part of our work across London and South East England. For a price, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How experienced are you?
We have more than 20 years’ experience and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
When will the report arrive?
That depends on which survey you choose: within 48 hours for Basic, 24 to 48 hours for Standard and the same day for Premium. Let us know your timetable as you book.
How do I arrange a pre-purchase roof survey in Frating Green?
Simply ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. After a few questions, we confirm the price and fix a day.
Does your survey replace a RICS home survey?
No. It’s a roof survey by an experienced roof surveyor, and you get a written report with photos. It isn’t a RICS survey and does not cover the rest of the house.
Why get it checked now?
A seller may honestly not know the state of the roof. Their answers on the property forms only cover what they know about. Our survey shows you the roof as it is today. Matching old materials, like handmade tiles or stone slates, can take time to source. That’s one more reason to find defects before they become urgent.
We offer three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, all inc. VAT. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why book us in Frating Green
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
- Clear package prices, inc. VAT
- Covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Take a look at how roof surveys are priced and our case studies.
How the survey works
Safety comes first on every visit. Everything that can safely be seen is inspected, and anything we can’t see is noted in the report. Most visits take about 1–2 hours at the house you’re buying, depending on its size and how much of the roof can be seen. Around Frating Green, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it is useful to know whether there’s a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- You book once your offer is accepted and let us know the address and your timetable.
- We agree a time and how we’ll get in, including the loft.
- The roof is inspected from every safe viewpoint, inside and out.
- We check and photograph the slates or tiles, ridges, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters.
- We email a photo-illustrated written report and recommendations, ready for you to use before exchange.
Getting ready for the survey
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- For flats, check roof access has been agreed
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
Book a survey
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Take them safely from the ground or a window. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Different roofs, different checks
Lead flashings and valleys
Lead flashings seal the joints where a roof meets a wall or chimney. We look for lead that has lifted, split or been patched over.
Flat roofs
Standing water, blisters, splits and tired upstands all point to wear. Blocked outlets are checked as well.
When to book a survey in Frating Green
Gutter problems often look minor from the street. Overflowing water soaks walls and can rot the timber behind. Hidden gutters behind parapets or in roof valleys can send water indoors. We check them as part of the survey.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Gaps where slates or tiles have come loose
- Patch repairs that may hide an ongoing problem
- Standing water on a flat extension roof
- Signs of past leaks inside the loft
For landlords with property near Great Bentley station, a roof report gives you a clear picture before you buy or settle up with a roofer.
Before booking anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Will the report include photos?
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- Is VAT included in the price?
Also near Frating Green
Other services in Frating Green
Buying a home or a new roof in Frating Green
Frating Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, and wind near the sea can be strong. The weather on the day decides whether a flight goes ahead, as a small drone cannot fly safely in strong wind or a downpour. In Essex, older buildings are often clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. For a purchase or a newly finished roof, the materials decide which details matter most.
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. Bookings from Frating Green are handled just like any other: a call or an email, a price, then a date. Frating Green is one of the places in Essex we cover. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
Every address in CO7 is within our area for pre-purchase roof surveys. Streets in the area include Tokely Road, Fenn Close and Main Road. Nearby, we also carry out pre-purchase 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). Within a short drive, 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).
Around Frating Green
In Frating Green, that means 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. Other landmarks nearby include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.2 miles west). Not far away are Cockaynes Wood.