It is important to realise the costs involved for maintaining a thatched roof when buying a thatched house. Many tit could be that with only minimal work on the ridge every 7 to 10 years the roof would last for up to 60 years is the thatched roof has been maintained in a suitable manner. This is dependant on many factors which a thatcher such as Paul Cook is all too familiar with.

A simple survey will tell you what work needs doing in the near future and what works would be needed in the future. With this knowledge it is a simple matter to plan and possibly negotiate on any purchase price. In the event that you wish to have your potential new home or your own thatched house surveyed contact Paul Cook.