23 Jul Traditional Thatching: Preserving Heritage, One Roof at a Time
At Mike Bartlett Master Thatcher, we specialise in the time-honoured craft of thatching, delivering expert services across Hampshire and surrounding regions. With generations of experience, we blend traditional techniques with modern dependability, ensuring every thatched roof is as durable as it is charming.
Why Choose a Thatched Roof?
Thatching has been a part of British architectural heritage for centuries. More than just a roofing solution, it provides a distinctive character and warmth to period homes, cottages, barns, and country properties.
Benefits of a thatched roof include:
- Excellent insulation – stays cool in summer and warm in winter
- Unmatched aesthetic – adds timeless charm and kerb appeal
- Eco-friendly materials – using sustainable reed and straw
- Long-lasting results – with proper care, thatched roofs can last decades
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive range of thatching services tailored to both residential and listed properties:
- New thatched roof installations (water reed and combed wheat reed)
- Complete re-thatching for worn or damaged roofs
- Traditional thatch repairs and patching
- Ridge replacement and maintenance
- Condition surveys and professional advice for listed or heritage buildings
Each project is handled with the utmost care, ensuring historical accuracy, structural safety, and aesthetic value. We only use top-grade materials and proven techniques passed down through generations.
Skilled Craftsmanship You Can Rely On
Our workmanship reflects our passion for quality and preservation. From quaint countryside cottages to grand period properties, we’ve had the privilege to work on a wide range of structures requiring both sensitivity and expertise.
We understand no two properties are the same. That’s why we provide bespoke advice, free quotations, and a service that respects both the building and its history.
Preserving a Proud British Tradition
As fully qualified Master Thatchers, we take pride in keeping this traditional craft alive for future generations. In an era focused on sustainability and eco-conscious building, more homeowners are rediscovering the value of natural materials and time-tested techniques.
Choosing us means investing not only in a beautiful roof but in a centuries-old tradition that continues to define the British countryside.
Contact Mike Bartlett Master Thatcher Today