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Storm damage roof report in Frating Green, Essex
Know where you stand with the roof before you spend money on it. We carry out storm damage roof reports in Frating Green.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Storm damage roof report in Frating Green
If your roof has been damaged, stay safe first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. Emergency temporary protection, like covering an opening, is a job for a roofer. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you’re worried about lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles and damaged gutters and fascias, a survey will tell you what’s going on.
Roofs in small places like Frating Green often stand in the open, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
Pictures do a lot of the work in our reports, because a photo of a cracked flashing says more than a paragraph. If something couldn’t be seen safely, the report is clear about it.
- Location
- Frating Green (CO7)
- Region
- 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
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
How the survey works
On the day, we start by asking what you’ve noticed and what you’d like to know. We then inspect everything that can safely be seen. Most surveys take about 1–2 hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. Rural addresses near Frating Green 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 tell us when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We inspect the roof from safe viewpoints and from the loft where there is access.
- The damage is recorded with photos, area by area.
- We look at whether the damage fits storm damage, older wear or both.
- We send you a written report with photos, ready to give to your insurer.
Before the survey
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
- If you are buying, check with the agent that we can get in
Arrange a survey
Our phone lines are open seven days a week. For a price or to book, phone 07833 053749 or email us.
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Different roofs, different checks
Clay and concrete tiles
Older tiles held only by nibs, without nails or clips, can lift more easily. We note what we can see of how tiles are fixed.
Ridge and hip tiles
Worn mortar under ridge tiles can let them lift in a storm. Our report says whether it looks freshly damaged or worn over time.
Honest limits
We only report what can safely be seen on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Estimates of repair costs
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- What your policy covers, which depends on its wording
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will point you to the right survey before you book. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Gutters and fascias
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
- Chimney stacks
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What happens if roof problems are left?
The sooner the damage is recorded, the clearer the evidence. Further storms and quick fixes can make the picture less clear. Outbuildings and barns around Frating Green are easy to forget, but a failed roof there can spoil what’s stored inside. It is worth including them in a survey before a winter does the damage.
Prices quoted always include VAT, and the report is not charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Where your roof sits in the range depends on its size, height and access.
Why us?
- PI and public liability insurance
- CAA-registered drone operator (Flyer ID and Operator ID)
- Weekday and weekend surveys
- 98% customer satisfaction
Read what a roof survey costs and our case studies.
What affects the cost of storm damage roof reports
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- How big the roof is
- How many separate roofs there are, like extensions, dormers and garages
- Whether it is a home or a commercial building
- The package you choose: Basic, Standard or Premium
One thing that affects the price is the package: Basic from £150, Standard from £250 or Premium from £400, all including VAT. Size, height and access can affect the price too.
What to let us know when you contact us
A little information up front helps. It helps to include:
- Whether there’s a loft hatch, a shared roof or tricky access
- Any deadline, such as an exchange date
- Why you want a survey: buying, a leak, a storm or new work
- Any photos you have, taken from ground level or a window
To book a survey, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and what you’d like to know about the roof. We’ll confirm the price before booking.
What we’re asked to look at in Frating Green
Gusts work at anything on a roof that’s loose or exposed. Driving rain then gets in through the gaps. People normally call us after a storm, once they’ve noticed damage or a leak.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water coming in after the storm
- Broken or displaced guttering
- Flat roof edges peeled back
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
Landlords with a home close to Great Bentley station may find that a clear finding on where water gets in helps you brief a roofer right away.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Their insurance cover
- Which parts of the roof they’ll actually see
- How long the report takes to arrive
Frating Green: your questions answered
Does being near the coast affect roofs in Frating Green?
Places near the sea get more wind and more salt in the air than inland, and both are hard on roofs. Salt is hard on nails, clips and metal flashings, while strong wind lifts anything already loose.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Frating Green?
The council and Historic England’s list are the places to check. It is worth checking before planning roof work, as both can affect what’s allowed.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. We write an independent report, and you decide how to use it. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Do you survey roofs on blocks of flats?
Yes, if the building owner or managing agent agrees access. On a shared roof we can only inspect the parts we are allowed to reach.
Which days do you carry out surveys?
We survey seven days a week: weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Tell us which days suit you when booking.
How are storm damage reports priced?
Our reports start from £150. Larger roofs are quoted for their size. Repair costs are not part of the report.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
A roofer should handle temporary protection. Photograph the damage first if you can do so safely. Our report then records the roof.
Storm damage roof reports around Frating Green
Frating Green lies within about 4 miles of the sea, where sea air brings more salt and stronger wind than inland. Strong wind lifts anything already loose, and driving rain gets in wherever it can, and salt air slowly wears metal fixings. Older buildings in Essex frequently have clay tiles and weatherboarding, while many towns grew with post-war and newer estates. The covering and its details give the first clues when tracing where water is coming from.
Whatever the street in Frating Green, a roof costs least to look after when faults are caught early.
Frating Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. If you are in Frating Green, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. We cover towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. There’s also a page for Chelmsford.
We cover every part of the CO7 postcode area for storm damage roof reports. We cover properties on Tokely Road, Fenn Close and Main Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Frating Green, we cover 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).
Landmarks near Frating Green
Around Frating Green, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The Kings Arms and the streets around them. The closest station to Frating Green is Great Bentley station, about 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.2 miles west). For a walk, there is Cockaynes Wood.