Cornwall Thatch Surveys

Call Sam Carnell on 0781 597 6559.

Thatch Surveying is a highly specialised job and if you get it wrong you could be in trouble later on down the line.

It is a task that needs to be taken very seriously and it is essential that the work is carried out.

For more information on any aspect of Thatching and Thatch Surveys contact Sam Carnell of Penzance, Cornwall for further information.

Call Sam now on 0781 597 6559 or email by clicking here

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A full Thatch Survey requires:

Identifying the material the roof is thatched with, and therefore given position of roof, its life expectancy. This needs to be confirmed on each slope.

Identifying the ridge type and material used to establish life expectancy.

Understanding the nature and availability.

Estimating rate of deterioration and therefore longevity.

Understanding the relevance of involvement of conservation in listed buildings, buildings in conservation areas and grant aided thatching.

Noting areas of excessive wear. and estimating future know capital costs.