A thatch roof is priced by its area, and the area comes from the size and the pitch. Put both in one request for thatched houses in Gauteng and we pass it to thatchers and builders of thatched homes working in towns and cities across Gauteng.
Thatched Houses in Gauteng
Own or want to buy a thatched house in Gauteng? Say whether you need an inspection, repairs, upkeep or a re-thatch, the size of the roof, and whether it is grass or Cape reed. Thatchers and inspectors working in Gauteng and Gauteng can then quote you directly.
Want to know more first? Our thatched houses guide covers the options, what to ask for and what affects the price.
Roofs & lapas in Gauteng: local notes
Most new thatch here is a <a href="/thatch-lapas/">lapa</a> beside the pool or braai area, from small round lapas in Centurion gardens to big entertainment lapas on smallholdings in Midrand, Benoni and the Cullinan side. Thatched houses are common in Pretoria East, Fourways, Lanseria and the estates along the N14. Plans usually go to the City of Tshwane, Johannesburg or Ekurhuleni, and estates add their own rules on height, colour and the ridge, so check both.
Thatch in Gauteng
In Gauteng, thatch mostly means the back garden: round lapas beside pools in Pretoria East, Centurion, Midrand, Fourways and Kyalami, thatched estate homes along the N14 and around Lanseria and Muldersdrift, and smallholdings with rondavels and bomas on the edges of both cities. The roof has to survive Highveld summers, when afternoon thunderstorms bring frequent lightning and, in some years, heavy hail. Winters are dry and the grassland burns, so fire distances to boundaries matter as well. Many thatching crews are based around Pretoria and the northern edge of Johannesburg, and grass is trucked in from the Free State, Mpumalanga and KZN. Estates usually have their own architectural guidelines, so check them before you draw up plans.
Typical thatched houses requests in the area come from:
- Homeowners: a thatched family home kept sound with yearly upkeep and the right insurer certificates
- Guesthouses and B&Bs: a thatched main house with guest rooms that must stay dry and tidy
- Restaurants, pubs and beach bars: an old thatched house turned into a restaurant or tea garden
Local tips for Gauteng
Thatchers serving Gauteng mostly work from here: pretoria East, Centurion, Midrand, Fourways, Lanseria and the Hartbeespoort road. The jobs that come up most: garden and pool lapas, estate homes, ridge repairs and lightning masts. When you ask for quotes, ask whether the quote includes a lightning mast, plans and the estate's approval.
Sizes vary: A small cottage to a large estate home. Here, homeowners lead the requests, typically for a thatched family home kept sound with yearly upkeep and the right insurer certificates. One local point to raise: local crews cover both metros; grass arrives by truck from the grassland provinces.
Service area: Gauteng and surrounds
Thatchers and suppliers on our network work throughout Gauteng, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng, West Rand, Midrand, Centurion. For farms, lodges and small towns, ask how travel, accommodation for the crew and deliveries are charged.