Links

Here are some Links to other organisations and websites that I’ve found useful for thatching related issues.

Organisations

• English Heritage

Local authorities Pest control

• Uttlesford – rats are free.
• South Cambs
• East Herts

Local authorities Listed Building consent

• East Herts
• Uttlesford
• South Cambs

General thatching information

• thatch.org
• Wikipedia
• Britain Express

Directory of UK Thatchers and Thatching Resources

• Thatched owner’s group – has its own insurance section, also advice on fire prevention.
• The EAMTA, The East Anglia Master Thatchers Association, covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex & Hertfordshire. This has some detailed information on specifications for different thatching materials and their properties.
• Thatching Advisory Services

Fire Protection

• Prestige Fire detection –Advice and services for fire detection and prevention.
• Thatching Advisory Services –Detailed advice on fire protection, and further links to Fire detection and protection providers.

Thatch insurance providers

Please note that I am not endorsing or recommending the following links in any way. These are organisations that claim to specialise in insuring thatched properties. You are advised to make your own enquiries before choosing any insurance provider, paying close attention to the detail of each offer.

• Playle Russell
• Towergate
• Thatched Living
• NFU Mutual
• Reedways
• Simply Thatch
• Lark insurance
• Specialist risks
• UK Insurance Index – listings site that lists 5 organisations providing thatch insurance.