A Traditional Craft in Modern Times

Est. 1977

Member of the National Society of Master Thatchers

Alan Gumbrell Thatching is offering you a friendly and reliable service that has been established since 1977. We undertake work on all types of buildings, such as, houses, cottages, barns, summerhouses and many others.

Alan and his team can carry out any work from minor repairs to a complete re-thatch. Using, long straw, combed wheat straw and water reed. All our combed wheat straw is locally grown and harvested.

We offer a no obligation free quotation service and are always happy to answer any queries you may have.

Water reed in progress Coombed wheat straw, plain ridge Single spar work to eaves Alan laying water reed Dressing up water reed Alan pitching, Trevor loading and Jane driving Coombed wheat straw, scallop patterned ridge

Free Quotation

Thank you for the very neat job you have made of our house and the efficient clearing up afterwards.

Mr & Mrs P