Ridge type and style.
Thatched roof ridge cost.
Thatchers work on square 10 feet by 10 100 square feet.
In the first place the price depends on the surface of the roof.
Also take into account the costs for the ridge tiles which are available in different materials.
If you want a special roof with many details such as dormers the cost will increase.
For example consider a specially designed block ridge that is intended to provide an artful finish atop the structure being thatched.
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.
Design of the roof.
Pricing thatching costs thatchers usually work on square 1 feet by 10 100 square feet.
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.
Depending on the details and finishing you will pay 60 85 per m on average.
In general though a ridge replacement will cost around 25 of the cost of replacing the entire roof.
The thatching cost usually is based on the area of roof to be thatched.
Prices vary but an average price would be about 700 per square.
Also replacing an existing thatched roof will cost less than having a brand new one installed in place of a tiled or slated roof.
For our average cottage mentioned above this means that replacing a ridge in an average house will cost around 4 000.
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.