A well designed ridge can add significantly to the appeal of a thatched cottage so it is worth the investment in implementing a good design however there may be local authority or listed building restrictions that enforce a like for like replacement.
Thatched roof ridge cost.
If you want a special roof with many details such as dormers the cost will increase.
For our average cottage mentioned above this means that replacing a ridge in an average house will cost around 4 000.
In general though a ridge replacement will cost around 25 of the cost of replacing the entire roof.
It is important to get a thatched roof insurance survey carried out to ensure there are no hidden costs or anything underlying such as needing wooden roof repairs.
Pricing thatching costs thatchers usually work on square 1 feet by 10 100 square feet.
Thatchers work on square 10 feet by 10 100 square feet.
Also replacing an existing thatched roof will cost less than having a brand new one installed in place of a tiled or slated roof.
Also take into account the costs for the ridge tiles which are available in different materials.
If you re looking for ball park figures thatchers usually charge by the square which is 10 ft 10 ft 100 ft or 3 m 3 m 9 m.
The thatching cost usually is based on the area of roof to be thatched.
Ridge type and style.
Design of the roof.
In the first place the price depends on the surface of the roof.
If a job includes any custom work that requires the skills of a master thatcher that custom work will likely add to the thatched roof cost.
For example consider a specially designed block ridge that is intended to provide an artful finish atop the structure being thatched.
Depending on the details and finishing you will pay 60 85 per m on average.