The craft
Heritage Thatching is the sister name of Thatching Ireland. The work is a specialist water reed thatching service for houses, cottages, pubs, garden buildings and heritage structures, anywhere in Ireland.
- Water reed only, sourced for quality and supply
- New roofs, re-thatch, ridges, maintenance and inspections
- More than 20 years of work across Ireland
Estimates, recent work, services and FAQs are on thatchingireland.com. Start there.
Water reed thatching in Ireland
Heritage Thatching supplies water reed roof thatching for houses, cottages, pubs, garden buildings and heritage structures across Ireland. The work uses traditional and contemporary methods, and only natural, sustainable materials. Water reed is the material of choice: it is durable, and from harvest to finished roof thatch uses little energy and stores carbon.
Thatching Ireland and Heritage Thatching are registered trading names of Wandering Albatross Ltd, Daingean, Co. Offaly. The service has more than 20 years of experience and covers the whole of Ireland, including Kerry, Cork, Waterford, Wexford, Tipperary, Laois, Offaly, Wicklow, Roscommon, Kilkenny, Kildare, Clare, Westmeath and Donegal.
For services, recent work, costs and enquiries, go to Thatching Ireland.
Thatched roof services
- New water reed roofs and full re-thatch
- Ridge replacement, usually every 8 to 12 years
- Maintenance after storm or bird damage
- Inspections, reports, Bluestone treatment and fire-retardant application for commercial buildings
See the list of thatching services or request an estimate.
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Common questions
Where is Heritage Thatching based?
Daingean, Co. Offaly. Thatching is carried out throughout Ireland.
What material do you use?
Water reed only, with natural and sustainable materials wherever possible.
How do I get a price?
Use the estimate page on Thatching Ireland. This site is a short introduction only.
How long does a water reed roof last?
Water reed can last up to 60 years. In Ireland, 20 to 30 years is more typical. Ridges are usually renewed every 8 to 12 years. More answers are in the thatching FAQs.
Looking for a thatcher?
Please use Thatching Ireland. That is the site for services, costs and enquiries.