A clear, written report on the condition of a water reed thatched roof, with dated photos and estimates for any work it needs. For buyers, mortgage applicants, insurance and owners on mainland Ireland.
Request an inspection or call Mike on 087 911 9401
Water reed thatched roofs only, on mainland Ireland only. We do not inspect straw or any other thatch material.
Buying a thatched home or applying for a mortgage on one? Get an honest view of the thatch before you sign, in writing, with photos you can share with your lender or solicitor.
Some insurers ask for a recent report on the thatch. You get a dated condition report and photos to send them.
Not sure how long your roof has left, or worried after a storm? Find out where it stands and what, if anything, needs doing.
This is a visual inspection of the thatch by Mike, a professional water reed thatcher. He looks at the condition of the reed, the ridge, the fixings, the eaves and gables, moss and weathering, and any signs of damage or wear.
A ladder or a drone may be used to inspect some areas of the roof.
It is not a structural survey, and Mike is not a structural engineer. He does not assess the roof timbers, walls, chimneys or the building’s structure. If you need that, please also ask a chartered building surveyor or a structural engineer.
The report is a thatch condition report. Any figures in it for repairs or other work are estimates, not fixed prices. The final cost of any work is always confirmed before it starts.
An on-site visual inspection of the thatched roof, from the ground and up close where it is safe to do so.
Dated photos of the roof and of anything Mike wants you to see.
A written condition report as a PDF, emailed to you, with the photos.
Estimates for any recommended work, so you know what is coming and roughly what it will cost.
If Mike can fit your visit in around a job nearby, the inspection and report cost from €450 including VAT. For a separate trip, the price depends on how far your home is from Daingean, Co. Offaly, using the same travel bands as the Thatch Care Plan.
| Visit | When or how far | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Visit fitted around a nearby job | When Mike is already working near you | from €450 including VAT |
| Separate trip, Band 1 | Under about 60 km from Daingean | €750 including VAT |
| Separate trip, Band 2 | About 60 to 120 km | €850 including VAT |
| Separate trip, Band 3 | About 120 to 180 km | €950 including VAT |
| Separate trip, Band 4 | Over about 180 km | €1,100 including VAT |
Paid in advance. Mike confirms the price and the date with you when you book, and the fee is paid before the visit. Nothing is charged until he confirms.
Inspections on offshore islands will incur extra costs, quoted separately.
Join the Thatch Care Plan within 30 days of your inspection and the full inspection fee comes off your first year. You get your own private login on this site, where you can view your reports, photos and roof history. This report becomes the first entry, and Mike keeps an eye on the roof every year after that.
Fill in the form below, or call Mike on 087 911 9401. Mike is often on a roof, so if he cannot answer, leave a message or send an email to care@thatchingireland.com.
