Need thatched houses in KwaZulu-Natal? Thatch.co.za puts homeowners, estates, lodges, guesthouses and farms in KwaZulu-Natal in touch with thatchers and builders of thatched homes serving towns and cities across KwaZulu-Natal. Send one request with the size of the building, the roof shape and the pitch, and they quote you directly, free and with no obligation.
Thatched Houses in KwaZulu-Natal
Own or want to buy a thatched house in KwaZulu-Natal? 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 KwaZulu-Natal and KwaZulu-Natal 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 KwaZulu-Natal: local notes
Inland, the Midlands Meander area around Howick, Lions River and Nottingham Road has thatched country houses, guest farms and wedding venues. The North Coast estates near Ballito and Zimbali and the coast around Umhlanga have thatched homes and many <a href="/thatch-gazebos/">thatch umbrellas</a> and pool bars. Zululand lodges near Hluhluwe and St Lucia ask for chalets and bomas. Coastal estates often have strict guidelines on roof materials, so check before you choose.
Thatch in KwaZulu-Natal
KwaZulu-Natal wears thatch in three climates. The coast from the South Coast through Durban and Umhlanga to Ballito and Zinkwazi is warm and humid, and thatch there stays damp, grows moss and needs more care; beach bars, resort umbrellas and holiday homes often use synthetic thatch for that reason. The Midlands around Howick, Nottingham Road and the Drakensberg foothills has country houses, guest farms and wedding venues under grass thatch, with misty summers and cold winters. Further north, Zululand and the game reserves have lodges and bush camps. Rondavels with thatch roofs are traditional across rural KZN. Grass grows on the province's grasslands, and many thatchers are based in the Midlands.
Who asks for thatched houses around KwaZulu-Natal, most often first:
- Homeowners: a thatched family home kept sound with yearly upkeep and the right insurer certificates
- Resorts and holiday parks: thatched cottages on a resort, maintained to one standard
- Game lodges and bush camps: the owner's house and main lodge under thatch, maintained with the chalets
Local tips for KwaZulu-Natal
Common here: midlands country homes and venues, coastal moss cleaning, synthetic thatch umbrellas. Ask each supplier about this: on the coast, ask how the quote deals with moss, humidity and salt air. Where they work from: the Midlands, Pietermaritzburg and Durban; grass from inland grassland.
Thatched Houses usually suit family homes, cottages and farmhouses. How it works: grass or Cape reed on a pole and lath frame. For homeowners, the biggest group here, that usually means a thatched family home kept sound with yearly upkeep and the right insurer certificates. On the weather: humid summers on the coast; Midlands mist, storms and lightning.
Service area: KwaZulu-Natal and surrounds
Thatchers and suppliers on our network work throughout KwaZulu-Natal, including Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Umhlanga, Ballito, Richards Bay, Newcastle, Port Shepstone. For farms, lodges and small towns, ask how travel, accommodation for the crew and deliveries are charged.