Thatchers work on square 10 feet by 10 100 square feet.
New thatched roof cost.
The cost also depends on factors such as shape of the roof.
A small cottage say 25 ft 25 ft with a 45 roof would have a roof area of 900 ft.
Average new roof cost the average cost of a new roof is between 4 707 and 10 460 depending on the roof size and materials used.
This will have an impact on the cost of the job as will the choice to have the whole roof wired or just the ridge.
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It is important when choosing the thatcher for your job to do your research and see their previous work and speak to past clients they have done work for.
Ridge type and style.
There s a lot that goes into designing and installing a thatched roof.
This works out at 1000 per square.
Design of the roof.
Asphalt roof costs from 3 600 to 10 800 on average while a metal roof costs between 8 000 to 24 000.
The average roof is around 6 12 square although some properties are 4 square and some 80 square.
Replacing a typical thatch roof costs on average 10 per square foot or about 100 per square metre.
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.
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The good news is that the recent resurgence in thatching for new builds has resulted in the average thatched roof cost being more affordable to more property owners.
A large detached house with several dormer windows and two chimney breasts would probably be in the region of 25 000 to 35 000.
The telegraph 04 oct 2003.
Thatchers have developed a sizing method called a square which is an area of the roof measuring 10 feet on each side thereby covering an area of 100 square feet.
The cost can be more for larger homes homes with complex roof designs or when installing more expensive materials.
Prices vary but an average price would be about 700 per square.
Cost estimates take into account a full range of things that are all part of doing the job.
Many homes have an asphalt shingle roof but some have wood metal tile and slate which can be more expensive.
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In total the cost of replacing a thatched roof can vary somewhere between 15 000 and 30 000 with the many variables mentioned above having an impact on the final amount you will pay.
The cost to replace the roof on most homes is 4 000 to 10 000 and most spend about 8 000.