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Thatcher in Essex

West Essex is a short drive from our base in Hertfordshire. We thatch, re-ridge and repair roofs across Uttlesford, Epping Forest and the north of the county.

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A stone cottage with a new reed coat and a pointed ridge

Thatch in Essex

Essex has a long tradition of thatch, and most of it is in the north and west of the county. Villages such as Thaxted, Finchingfield and Great Bardfield have many thatched cottages.

Many Essex roofs are long straw, the old local material, often with a decorative ridge. We thatch in long straw as well as combed wheat reed and water reed, so a listed long straw roof can stay long straw.

Our services in Essex

Thatching in Essex: questions

Which areas do you cover?

We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. We work within about 60 miles of our base. That covers all of Hertfordshire, west and north Essex, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and North London. Local work in Hertfordshire comes first.

Do I need permission to re-thatch a listed building?

Usually not for a like-for-like re-thatch. But a change of material or ridge style on a listed building can need listed building consent from your council. Speak to the conservation officer first. We give free advice and can come to the meeting with you.

How much does it cost to re-thatch a roof?

Every roof is different, so we give you a free fixed-price quote after we see it. As a general guide, national 2026 price guides put a full re-thatch of a typical cottage in the South East at about £16,500 to £22,500 in combed wheat reed, and more in water reed. A re-ridge alone is usually £3,500 to £8,000. See our thatching costs page for more detail.

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Get a free quote in Essex

We visit, look at the roof and give you a written, fixed-price quote. It is free, with no obligation. For a repair, send us photos first.

  • A fixed price, with a full description of the work
  • Every quote is valid for 12 weeks
  • A 5-year written guarantee on all completed work
  • All waste removed as part of the service. Scaffold is an extra cost.

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Tell us about your roof. We reply by phone or email. If you prefer to talk, call 07860 292801.

For example: when it was last thatched, the material, or whether the house is listed.

Photos of the roof (optional, up to 6)

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