How long does it take to thatch a house?

This all depends on the area you live in and the local thatchers rates,as these can vary massively. An average sized cottage should cost around £10,000 – £14,000

The chimney, including the pot, should terminate at least 1.8m above the height of the ridge

This all depends on the weather, e.g. persistent rain will dull the thatch quicker, but usually a roof will not fade until 6-9 months after completion.

On average in Cornwall Wheat reed will last between 15 and 20 years. Water reed will last between 25 and 30 years. This is all dependant on the quality of thatching the material,the pitch of the roof and where it is located. E.g. A flat pitched roof in a valley wont last as long as…

We are asked this question often, and no thatching is not a dying trade, with over 1500 thatchers nation wide it is still a very popular trade to enter into, but training is very long and hard which puts a lot of people off. I will say it is well worth the effort.

Of course there is always a risk of fire, but there are lots of precautions you can take. For instance, you can install heat sensors inside your chimneys and loft spaces, your roof can be sprayed with a fire-proof retardant and you should have your chimneys swept regulary. Most of these are a must when…