thatched roof /advice

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 21:47

could anyone please help ,does anyone know or has anyone used the services of a thatcher before,i am

looking to get an estimate for a cottage i have on the essex /suffolk borders,i know it,s a long shot ,but if anyone could help it would be great.





musin

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 21:53

http://www.eamta.co.uk/

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 21:54

I know the conservatives once used the services of a thatcher )

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 22:07

thanx zerochlor







musin

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 22:28

musin. one of there members done my grandparents house in wales ,cardigan bay.il try to find out the company that did it .

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 22:58

thanx zero



thats what i,m looking for really ,someone that can be recommended,i know they are not cheap.







musin

p4aul


Joined: 12/10/2007
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 23:03

Hi Musin,



talk to paul, or cath, i know them and have done some work for their company, they are very good and they work in the area you are looking for:



http://www.thatchingandbuilding.co.uk/

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 23:07

All i can find out for you is that the company was from Hertfordshire.i think they paid some where in the region of 20k,but i could be wrong,it was many years ago,but 20k stands out in my mind.



im sure most of them will have many referal letters and photos to show you once you make contact.



Bit of a funny bunch of people really,bit like the masons



oh i wonder what replies my last comment will attract?

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
22/02/2010 23:35

thanx p4aul



i will call them tomorrow.



zero thanx mate .





musin

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 01:08

Zero, i thought you were a mason, or am I just confused with your funny hand shakes ;)

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 06:25

Yep, I reckon Zerochlor should contact Matt Reeves and Michael Bonvillain

rollinbones


Joined: 14/11/2008
Posts: 201

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 06:55

www.brettvalethatchers.co,uk



Simon woodmore



this man is the best in suffolk....... enough said.

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 08:38

Gordon Brown master mason shake



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiHnLBnogok

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 09:31

Yes Gordon Brown is definatley a Hand Shaker. (Thats my polite way of putting it)

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 11:49

Musin I have tried so many times to get hold of the Thatching and Building Co that P4aul mentions and left numerous messages but they never call me back. We need to get our ridge done. Our neighbour used them last summer and they were very good......if you can get hold of them! I cant imagine they are busy in this weather! Will keep trying though.

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 12:02

Had some luck! They answered the phone! Anyway very busy and may not be able to do ours until next year but we arent too desperate yet so might be able to wait. Try rining now Musin and you might catch the lady.

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 20:09

thanx notsoboredhw



yes that,s what we need the ridge replacing ,some cleaning of moss and new mesh,happy to say i have found

someone and they can carry out the work in april,and they live local .



once they have carried out the work if i am happy with it ,and if you are still looking i will let you know.



musin

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
23/02/2010 20:42

Thanks Musin I may take you up on that if we cant wait. They did a great job on our neighbour's house so hopefully they can do ours at some point. We dont have a leaking ridge at the moment so fingers crossed we can get a few more months out of it! Keep me posted on yours though!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
24/02/2010 18:18

Musin. Try this company - http://www.countrythatching.co.uk/?gclid=COjC4O6vi6ACFdkB4wodc3SEeQ



It's worth getting a few quotes,more importantly look at a portfolio of their work. Try to get some recommendations from local people.

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
24/02/2010 20:48

rolligstones

i have spoken to simon ,he will be looking at it at the weekend ,thanx.



no 1 thanx for the info ,i am getting a few quotes ,with recommendations.





musin.