For the better part of the 20th century and now into the 21st thatching has been regarded as a means of roofing only suitable houses owned by the wealthy.
How much does re thatching a roof cost.
When both could be around 100 oo.
Many homes have an asphalt shingle roof but some have wood metal tile and slate which can be more expensive.
It was often claimed as far back as the 1930 s that a standard thatch roof cost around the same amount as a decent new car.
The cost to replace the roof on most homes is 4 000 to 10 000 and most spend about 8 000.
A large detached house with several dormer windows and two chimney breasts would probably be in the region of 25 000 to 35 000.
That would cost about 6 500 to install.
Traditional long run iron and pressed tin which looks like faux clay brick is very cost effective says jim.
The thatching cost usually is based on the area of roof to be thatched.
The average roof is around 6 12 square although some properties are 4 square and some 80 square.
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Thatched roof costs a guide to roof thatching prices.
Replacing a typical thatch roof costs on average 10 per square foot or about 100 per square metre.
However these costs depend on a number of important factors.
Structural repairs to the roof.
From installing tiles on thatching to building the perfect deck and so much more.
Ridge type and style.
What do i have to consider when installing a new roof.
As a very broad rule of thumb metal tiles and long run iron cost around 55 per m2 with the average house being approximately 130 140 square metres.
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A small cottage say 25 ft 25 ft with a 45 roof would have a roof area of 900 ft.
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As the average cottage has a roof area of around 12 squares owners should should estimate a replacement cost ranging from 10 000 to 14 000.
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.
The telegraph 04 oct 2003 this works out at 1000 per square.
The cost can be more for larger homes homes with complex roof designs or when installing more expensive materials.
The cost of these items still bears some relation today.
Design of the roof.
Thatchers work on square 10 feet by 10 100 square feet.
