A thatch roof is priced by its area, and the area comes from the size and the pitch. Put both in one request for thatch roofs in KwaZulu-Natal and we pass it to thatchers and thatching contractors working in towns and cities across KwaZulu-Natal.
Thatch Roofs in KwaZulu-Natal
Need a thatch roof in KwaZulu-Natal? Say whether it is a new roof, a re-thatch or repairs, the size and shape of the building, the pitch if you know it, and whether you want grass, Cape reed or synthetic thatch. Thatchers who work in KwaZulu-Natal and KwaZulu-Natal can then quote you directly.
Want to know more first? Our thatch roofs guide covers the options, what to ask for and what affects the price.
What to know locally in KwaZulu-Natal
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.
Typical thatch roofs requests in the area come from:
- Homeowners: a steep thatched roof on the family home, kept sound with a yearly check before the rains
- Guesthouses and B&Bs: thatched rooms and a lapa that need to look neat for guests all year
- Wedding venues, schools and churches: a thatched hall or wedding venue with a large roof span and fire precautions
Local tips for KwaZulu-Natal
Asked for most in KwaZulu-Natal: midlands country homes and venues, coastal moss cleaning, synthetic thatch umbrellas. Where the thatchers are: the Midlands, Pietermaritzburg and Durban; grass from inland grassland. A useful tip: on the coast, ask how the quote deals with moss, humidity and salt air.
Sizes vary: A small lapa to a full farmhouse roof. Here, homeowners lead the requests, typically for a steep thatched roof on the family home, kept sound with a yearly check before the rains. One local point to raise: midlands crews cover the coast and Zululand; grass trucked from inland.
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.