Essex · London and the South East
Frating Storm Damage Roof Report
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you decide what to do next. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Frating, with photographs and a clear written report.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- New damp or leaks inside
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
Tips that help
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner, before and after a survey:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
- Report the damage to your insurer as soon as you can
- Read your policy wording on storm damage
Once we have been, the findings are written up with photos. It covers the damage, its likely cause and any older defects. Basic reports arrive within 48 hours, Standard reports in 24 to 48 hours and Premium reports the same day.
Keep the roof in good order between storms. Fix slipped slates, loose ridges and lifted flashings when you spot them.
How a storm damage roof report works in Frating
Each roof is looked at from the safest viewpoints available: the ground, windows and vantage points, the loft where there’s access, and the roof itself where that is safe. Every area of damage is photographed and described. If part of the roof can’t be seen, the report says so. You get a report with photographs to give to your insurer. If you’re worried about holes or cracks caused by debris and loose or torn flashings, a survey will tell you what’s going on, whatever the roof.
Being in a small place like Frating makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Let us know where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. If you have photos of the water coming in, they help as well.
The report is yours to share with whoever needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent.
- Where
- Frating (CO7)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Last updated
- 27 October 2026
When to book a survey in Frating
A storm often finds a roof’s existing weak spots. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Water coming in after the storm
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If yours is one of the older homes in the streets near Saint Andrew's Church, old mortar, worn lead and slipped slates are the usual suspects when water gets in.
What to check before booking
- When you’ll get the report
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Whether the inside of the roof is included
- Their insurance cover
Landlord and commercial surveys in Frating
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
If the property is let, the agent or a tenant can let us in. Surveys run on weekdays and at weekends, which can make access easier.
The survey, step by step
Once we’ve finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photographs, sent to you by email. As for time on site, it usually takes an hour or two for most houses, and more on a big or complicated roof. Around Frating, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so it helps to know whether there is a loft hatch and how easy it is to reach. Only areas that can be reached safely are inspected.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- We look at the roof from wherever it is safe.
- We record and photograph the damage.
- The report notes whether the damage fits a storm, older wear or both.
- You get a written report to pass to your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Make a note of anything you’d like us to look at
- Check we can get to the back of the property
- For a flat or shared roof, check access with the freeholder or managing agent
Getting a price
A quick phone call is typically the easiest start: phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email, and we will ask about the building and what you need. The price is agreed before a date is set.
Advice
Storm damage roof reports in Frating: local notes
The coast is about 3 miles or less from Frating, and being near the sea means more wind and salt than a roof inland would face. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, while salt slowly corrodes metal fixings and flashings. Listing and conservation areas can both shape what roof work is allowed on an older home. Your council and Historic England’s list will tell you where you stand, ideally before any re-roofing is planned.
For landlords with property near Alresford station, a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Frating is about 3 miles east of Wivenhoe, in Essex. Frating is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area as part of our work across London and South East England. Our area takes in places right across Essex, large and small. We also survey roofs in Chelmsford.
Surveys in CO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer storm damage roof reports to properties on Church Road and Rectory Road. 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). 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).
Around Frating
We work in homes and buildings around The Kings Arms, among other places. The closest station to Frating is Alresford station, about 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (2.4 miles west) and Essex County Hospital (6 miles west). Open spaces near Frating include Cockaynes Wood.
What we look for on each type of roof
Flat roof coverings
Debris blown onto a flat roof can puncture the covering or block outlets. Any damage is recorded with photos.
Slate roofs
Slates can slip or blow off in a storm, especially where the nails have corroded. Our report notes moved slates and any sign of older corrosion.
Questions from Frating
Is Frating within the area you cover?
Yes, Frating is covered. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. Longer journeys are simply planned in advance.
Is my home in Frating listed or in a conservation area?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for changes that affect a listed building’s special interest, and conservation areas can limit changes of roofing material.
Do you test for asbestos?
No. We don’t sample or test for asbestos. Where a material might contain it, like old cement sheets on a building from before 2000, the report flags it, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What’s the best way to book?
To arrange a survey, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address, the type of property and what’s prompted the survey. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We check the roof, not the whole building, so it’s not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. It can sit alongside a RICS survey if you want both.
Do I need to be at home?
That depends on the survey. Inside the building and in the loft, we need someone to let us in; we will agree the details when you book.
My storm claim was turned down. What now?
Complain to your insurer first. After that, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to look at it. An independent report can add to your evidence, though we cannot predict the outcome.
What happens if roof problems are left?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. Emergency temporary protection should be arranged with a roofer. Outbuildings and barns around Frating are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. A quick look before winter can save a lot.
Price depends partly on the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. The roof’s size, height and access matter as well.
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