The highest standard of craftsmanship

A good standard of thatch on your property will not only keep you dry, warm and insulated from the elements but will also add to the value and potential re-sale value of your property.

We are a thatching business located in Bedfordshire and we provide a nationwide and international thatching service, including advice and quotes for owners of thatched properties. The business was founded by the owner, Christopher Smart who maintains a high standard of craftsmanship and attention to detail in the thatching projects he manages.

With over 22 year's practical thatching experience, Christopher completed a 5 year thatching apprenticeship as well as a further 2 years qualifying at Knuston Hall, Northamptonshire. His experienced team cover all aspects of thatching, inclusive of a free advisory service. These include:

Our friendly and professional service

Smartthatcher prides itself on a friendly and professional service, using the best materials on the market including water reed, combed wheat reed and long straw. We can also undertake timberwork, chimney sweeping and the application of fire retardants, ensuring that the work is fully compliant with current building regulations.

We also liaise with local councils to meet essential conservation standards. In addition to a free thatching advice service we offer no obligation quotations. We also undertake written Condition Reports.

If you are worried about timescales, we can give you an estimate of how long the repair or re-thatch will take and will endeavour to meet these timings unless weather conditions are deemed unsafe for working.

Christopher Smart did an excellent job of thatching our home. Reasonable, reliable and very tidy. We are delighted with his work. We are certainly happy to recommend him.
Therese Johnson - Bedfordshire
Many thanks for a super looking job. I'm really pleased that we may get a bit longer out of it than at first seemed likely too.
Chris Larkin - Suffolk
Many thanks for doing such a splendid job with our cottages.
Roger and Marshall - Bedfordshire