Essex · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Frating
Not sure what state the roof is in? We carry out thermal roof surveys in Frating and across Essex, with plain-English findings.
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
The survey, step by step
Every roof is different, but as a rough guide the survey takes an hour or two at most homes, and longer for a large or complex roof. You’re welcome to ask questions while we are there. Cottages and farmhouses around Frating often have roofs at several levels, with lean-tos and outbuildings attached. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- You let us know about the roof and any damp, leaks or cold rooms.
- The weather and surface conditions are recorded.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- Moisture readings are used to check what the camera shows.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Before the survey
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
- Leave side gates unlocked
- Show us where any leaks or stains appear
Booking a survey
When you’re ready to go ahead, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email. From there it’s a case of choosing a package, agreeing the price and fixing a day.
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Thermal roof survey in Frating: what you get
A thermal survey can point to places where heat is escaping through the roof. Gaps in loft insulation and poorly insulated areas can stand out on the images. It works best when the building is heated and it is colder outside. The report shows the images and explains what they may mean. We do not give energy ratings or heat loss calculations. If you are worried about stains that keep coming back and gaps in loft insulation, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Frating, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from the ground. Weather and airspace are checked ahead of the visit. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
The report doesn’t just list problems. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can plan your next steps.
- Location
- Frating (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- When we survey
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Frating
Frating is within about 3 miles of the coast. Clear thermal results need a dry roof and little wind after a sunny day, so the date depends on the forecast. Weatherboarded walls and clay tile roofs are typical of older Essex buildings, alongside plenty of post-war and newer estates. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
If you live in an older home near Saint Andrew's Church, older roofs can be steep and hard to see from the street, which is where photos from the air and thermal images help. For any home in Frating, it is the small, early fault that is cheapest to put right.
Frating is about 3 miles east of Wivenhoe, in Essex. We visit Frating as part of our work across Essex, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Across Essex, we cover Frating and the places around it. There is also a page for Chelmsford.
Thermal roof surveys in CO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We offer thermal roof surveys 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). Further out, we also cover 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).
What’s near Frating
In Frating, that means homes and buildings near The Kings Arms and the streets around them. Frating’s nearest station is Alresford station, roughly 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). For a walk, there is Cockaynes Wood.
What else we do in Frating
What a thermal roof survey does not cover
We only report what can be seen safely on the day, so some things are outside what a survey can do:
- Insulation values or heat loss calculations
- Confirming water without moisture readings
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Frating
- Commercial roofs
- Insulated roof spaces
- Loft conversions
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Pitched roof slopes
Why it is worth a survey now in Frating
Once insulation under a membrane is wet, it tends to stay wet. Over time, it insulates less well and can harm the deck. Finding the wet areas sooner keeps the work smaller. Where a roof is exposed, as many are in small places like Frating, driving rain gets into any weakness, and older walls, once damp, take a long time to dry.
Our price is from £400, including VAT. Basic starts from £150, Standard from £250 and Premium from £400, VAT included.
Why book with us
- An independent view of the roof
- Satisfaction rate of 98%
- Two decades and more of roof surveys
- Surveys on any day of the week
See how roof surveys are priced and what we found on two real jobs.
Useful tips for Frating property owners
Here are a few things we’d tell any owner:
- Don’t switch the heating off ahead of the visit
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Let us know where and when you’ve seen damp or stains
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
If you’re buying, the report gives you specific points to raise with the seller or agent. What you do with it is up to you, whether that is asking for work or discussing the price.
Have small defects in the covering fixed early. Water that gets under a covering can spread a long way before it shows.
For landlords and managing agents
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps with budgets and planning.
Businesses and commercial landlords can book us too, including offices, shops and units. Larger roofs take longer, and they’re priced for the size.
Roof by roof
GRP fibreglass roofs
Water can get through cracked GRP into the deck. We look at cracks by eye and use the images to see whether there is a pattern around them.
Parapets, valleys and junctions
Damp at junctions can be hard to see by eye. We combine a close visual check with the thermal images.
FAQs for Frating
Do you cover Frating?
Yes. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and Frating is part of that. Just call 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
How do I find out if my home in Frating is listed?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. 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 thermal imaging show missing insulation?
The camera can point to heat loss and gaps in insulation. The survey isn’t an energy rating or a heat loss calculation, but the images show where improvements may help.
How do I book a survey in Frating?
To book, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email and tell us the address and what you need to know. We’ll confirm the price and find a day that suits.
Are you structural engineers?
No. Visible signs like deflection or sagging are recorded, but calculations and an engineer’s opinion are outside what we do. If one is needed, the report says so.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. This is a survey of the roof only, so it is not a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey. Many buyers have both.
Do you survey on Saturdays and Sundays?
We survey on any day from Monday to Sunday, during the day. Let us know your preferred days as you book.