Essex · London and the South East
Roof Survey in Frating
Roof surveys for homes and businesses in Frating. More than 5,000 surveys completed across London and South East England.
- Slates or tiles that have slipped or broken
- Ridge tiles that have lifted or moved
- Lifted, split or missing lead flashings
About our roof survey in Frating
Everything we check, we check safely: from the ground, from windows and other vantage points, from inside the loft and from the roof itself where it is safe. The Premium Survey adds thermal imaging and, where applicable, a drone, for roofs that are hard to see well. All we need from you is access to the property and the loft. Everything we see is photographed for the report. We survey lead flashings, clay and concrete tiles and chimney stacks, and common reasons people get in touch are ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs and flashings that have come away from the wall.
In a small place like Frating, many roofs stand in the open, which is hard on ridges, chimneys, flashings and gutters. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are often the first to give way.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Place
- Frating (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes an hour or two for an ordinary house roof, and longer if there are extensions, dormers or several chimneys. Rural addresses near Frating can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions, or a note of a nearby landmark, help us arrive on time. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- You let us know about the property and any concerns.
- We agree a date, on a weekday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The roof is inspected from ground level, windows, the loft and the roof itself where it is safe.
- Slates or tiles, ridges, hips, valleys, flashings, chimneys and gutters are all examined and photographed.
- Your report arrives by email, with recommendations prioritised by urgency.
Getting ready for the survey
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
- Find any records of previous roof work
- Note where any stains or damp appear
Booking a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. For a price or to book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Related advice
Why act early in Frating
Leaks rarely show up straight away. Insulation, plaster and timber can all be damp before you see a stain. A survey can pick up the early signs from the loft. In a place like Frating, a barn or garage roof left to fail puts whatever is inside at risk. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
A small, low roof with good viewpoints takes less time than a tall, complicated one, and the package you pick makes a difference too. We’ll give you the figure before anything is booked.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Frating
- An independent view of the roof
- Package prices that include VAT
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
Take a look at what a roof survey costs or our case studies.
Roofs, chimneys and gutters in Frating
Frating is within about 3 miles of the coast, and places near the sea get more salt in the air and more wind than inland. Salt corrodes metal fixings and flashings, and wind lifts loose slates, tiles and ridge pieces, while driving rain finds any gap. Where the drone is part of the survey, the flight is checked against the Drone Safety Map first.
If you own a rental within reach of Alresford station, a roof report helps you deal with small faults before they turn into a call from a tenant.
Frating is about 3 miles east of Wivenhoe, in Essex. Whether the building in Frating is a house, a flat or a commercial unit, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Frating is one of the places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for Chelmsford.
Roof surveys in CO7 are booked the same way as anywhere else. Whether your property is on Church Road and Rectory Road or a nearby road, we can survey it. If you’re just outside Frating, we cover 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).
Landmarks near Frating
Locally, jobs take us to homes and businesses close to The Kings Arms and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Alresford station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (2.4 miles west) and Essex County Hospital (6 miles west). The countryside around Frating includes Cockaynes Wood.
How the survey changes by roof type
Chimney stacks
Water that gets into a stack can show as damp in the rooms below. We check the flashings and mortar for the cause.
Natural slate
From the loft, we look at the underside of a slate roof. There may be old felt underlay, or none at all on very old roofs, and we note its condition.
What we’re asked to look at in Frating
Slates and tiles frequently outlast the fixings that hold them. ‘Nail fatigue’ is common on slate roofs: the nails rust and the slates slide. On tiled roofs, battens and pegs can rot, letting tiles move.
Look out for signs like these:
- Worn lead at chimneys and abutments
- Loose ridge or hip tiles
- Ponding, splits or blisters on flat roofs
- Leaning or weathered chimney stacks
For an older house near a landmark such as Saint Andrew's Church, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Are they insured for the work?
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
Surveys for landlords and agents in Frating
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we’ll plan the survey around it.
With a portfolio of properties, you can book surveys for several addresses. To discuss a number of properties, call 07833 053749 or email us.
Your questions about roof surveys in Frating
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frating?
Start with Historic England’s list for listing and your council for conservation areas. Either can affect what roof work is allowed, so it is worth checking before planning any.
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Frating?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Exposed details like ridges, verges, flashings and metal fixings are the ones to watch.
Do you use drones?
Where it helps and it is safe, yes. Flights depend on the weather on the day and airspace rules, including flight restriction zones near airports. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Are you insured?
Every survey is covered by professional indemnity and public liability insurance, and we can provide details if a managing agent needs them.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. Buildings built or refurbished before 2000 may contain asbestos. We flag materials that could contain it, and recommends a specialist asbestos surveyor looks at them.
Is Frating in your area?
Yes. We carry out roof surveys in Frating, and the service is the same as everywhere else we work.
How do I book a survey in Frating?
To book, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and tell us the address and what you want to find out. We will confirm the price and agree a day with you.
What else we do in Frating
Tips that help
There is plenty you can do without going near the roof. What helps most:
- Stay off ladders and the roof
- Keep the report with your property records
- Let us know about past leaks
- Keep a record of damp patches and dates
With the Standard Survey you get a follow-up consultation, and the Premium Survey includes an in-person consultation. You can ask us about anything that is not clear.
Look at your roof from the ground after strong winds. Fragments of slate or tile on the ground mean something has shifted. Getting small faults fixed quickly keeps water out.