Established in 1976, KS Thatchers have been delivering thatching services in Winchester and the surrounding villages for over 40 years, and are now in their second generation of Master Thatchers. Highly experienced, fully qualified and insured, every member of the KS Thatchers team is committed to delivering a professional service to each and every client.

Winchester lies at the western end of the South Downs National Park, on the River Itchen. Popular for its bustling markets and rich history, the surrounding countryside is home to many picturesque villages, with many thatched dwellings, outhouses and buildings.

Nearby Alresford is known to be the home of Hampshire's watercress industry, Bishop's Waltham, with its ancient ruins and Wickham with its Georgian houses and medieval square and just three villages surrounding Winchester that have many thatched properties we have worked on.

Over the years, KS Thatchers has worked on many thatched properties in Winchester and the surrounding areas, from thatch roof surveys and minor repairs through to full thatched roof replacements and structural work to chimneys as part of the thatching process.

We understand that owning a thatched property in North Hampshire is a real commitment, and caring for your roof structure is essential to the wellbeing of your home or property, and often the aesthetics of the local community. As Master Thatchers, we are able to provide you with complete care for your thatched property, from initial survey, repairs and maintenance, to complete thatched roof replacement, along with associated building works.

KS Thatchers provide a range of thatching services which not only secure the longevity of your thatched roof but will ensure that it is kept in optimal condition for years to come.

Thatched Roof Surveys

Our comprehensive thatched roof survey assesses a number of factors of your thatched roof, from the materials used, its current state of decay, any repairs or renovations needed and recommendations as to the most suitable way in which these renovations or repairs should be carried out. KS Master Thatchers have over 40 years of surveying thatched roof properties in Winchester and the surrounding area, with our surveys assessing the age and condition of the thatch and highlighting any weak areas and making you aware of any potential repairs or replacements necessary, along with the cost of such repairs.

Thatched Roof Maintenance

A properly maintained thatch roof should last for decades but, unlike a normal tile or slate roof, it will need monitoring and repairing from time to time. The most common issues with thatched rooves are degradation to the ridge areas, as well as the eaves and flashing around chimneys where water can ingress and damage the thatch material. As Master Thatchers, we understand how to care for thatched rooves, and through our survey highlight areas of concern and implement repairs using materials local to Winchester and the surrounding area to ensure the longevity of the repair and roof in general.

Replacement Thatched Roof

The process of re-thatching a roof involves removing all the laid thatch materials and striping the structure back to its timbers. Once stripped, we assess the internal structure of the roofing timbers and brickwork, including chimneys and flashing, and make any repairs or adjustments to conform with current building regulations, including the installation of fire barriers where needed. Once the underlying structure is sound, we thatch the roof with layers of thatching material source locally to Winchester and the surrounding area, which enhances the longevity of the finished roof and finish with the ridge.