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Master Thatchers Ltd is a UK‑based specialist thatching company offering high‑quality craftsmanship in traditional roof thatching, repairs, surveys, and consultancy services across the UK and Ireland. Founded in the mid‑1980s and operating as Master Thatchers (North) Ltd, they serve a broad client base including owners of listed buildings, conservation professionals, and enthusiasts seeking heritage‑sensitive roof maintenance. Heritage Commitment & Craftsmanship Comprehensive Thatching Services Surveying, Inspection & Consultancy Expertise with Special Structures National Reach & Professional Recognition
Master Thatchers combines time‑honoured techniques with modern standards to deliver roofs that are both authentically traditional and structurally sound. Their work maintains regional styles of water reed and straw thatching, ensuring that heritage properties retain their original character while meeting current performance standards.
They provide a full spectrum of thatching services: re‑thatching, re‑ridging, thatch repairs, and partial patching. Their teams are experienced in working with various materials such as combed wheat reed, longstraw, and water reed, suitable for a range of property types—from cottages to churches and thatched pubs.
Master Thatchers offers thatch surveys, condition reports, and insurance‑related restoration, providing invaluable insight for conservation professionals. They assist in planning compliance, heritage specifications, and maintenance strategy—crucial for managing listed and historical buildings.
Beyond domestic roofs, the company also works on summerhouses, gazebos, log cabins, and commercial or community buildings with thatched roofs. Their versatility across project types makes them well‑suited to both restoration and bespoke new‑build work in heritage contexts. Advisory on Fire Safety, Insurance & Materials
They offer guidance on thatch fire retardants, insurance compliance, and material selection. Given increasing regulations and the sensitivity of heritage properties, their consultative approach helps ensure roofs meet safety standards without compromising historic authenticity.
Operating throughout the UK and Ireland since 1985, Master Thatchers (North) Ltd is recognised within the National Society of Master Thatchers and serves conservation‑minded clients across regions. Their longevity, peer‑recognition, and consistent use of best practice position them as a trusted partner in heritage roof conservation.
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| Email: | info@thatching.net |
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| Principal Areas of Work: | Roof Thatching, Re‑thatching, Re‑ridging, Thatch Repairs, Thatch Surveys, Heritage Roofs, Gazebo & Cabin Thatching, Insurance Restoration |
| Capabilities and Specialisms: | Traditional Materials, Historic Roof Surveying, Listed Building Compliance, Fire Retardant Advice, Structural Thatched Forms, Regional Thatching Styles, Partial Patch Repair, Heritage Consultancy |
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