# Thatcher in Hertfordshire

> We are based in Hatfield, in the centre of Hertfordshire, so most of the thatched houses in the county are less than an hour from us. Hertfordshire is our home county and our first choice for work.

## Places we work

- **North Hertfordshire:** Ashwell, Therfield, Barley, Wallington, Ickleford, Hinxworth, Kelshall, Reed
- **East Hertfordshire:** Much Hadham, Little Hadham, Perry Green, Furneux Pelham, Braughing, Great Hormead, Meesden, Benington, Great Munden, Datchworth
- **Mid, south and west Hertfordshire:** Hertford, Welwyn, St Albans, Harpenden, Shenley, Hitchin, Tring, Berkhamsted

## Thatch in Hertfordshire

Most of the thatched houses in Hertfordshire are in the north and east of the county. Ashwell, Therfield and the villages around the Hadhams and the Pelhams have many listed thatched cottages.

Long straw is the traditional Hertfordshire thatch. The old local style has steep roofs with angular ends and simple flush ridges. Today many roofs also carry combed wheat reed or water reed with a block-cut ridge.

We thatch in all three materials, so we can keep a long straw roof in long straw, or advise you if another material suits your house better.

## Listed thatched houses

Many thatched houses in Hertfordshire are listed. A change of thatching material or ridge style can need listed building consent from the district council. We give free advice on this and speak to the conservation officer with you if you want.

We work in every district of Hertfordshire. Local jobs are our priority.

Contact C&C Master Thatchers: 07860 292801, info@masterthatchers.biz.

Source: https://ccmasterthatchers.co.uk/areas/hertfordshire/