Business Details
44 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Thatching and Carpentry Services in Newport, Wales
Established in 1982, we are specialists in historical, traditional, and interpretational thatching and carpentry across the UK. Our expertise spans from listed buildings to new constructions, utilising sustainable materials and ethical practices. With decades of hands-on experience, we combine ancient techniques with modern sustainability, offering educational workshops and training the next generation of thatchers.Our work includes historical reconstructions, museum projects, and emergency repairs, supported by full insurance and Disclosure & Barring Service certifications. We are committed to preserving heritage while promoting environmentally conscious methods, ensuring the continuity of traditional skills for future generations.
Services
Thatching
Carpentry
Historical Reconstruction
Educational Workshops
Museum Projects
Wetland Management
Emergency Repairs
Design Consultation
Training Courses
Insurance Work
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in historical and traditional thatching.
- Our team offers bespoke educational workshops and training programs.
- We prioritise sustainable materials and ethical practices in all projects.
- Fully insured with Disclosure & Barring Service certified personnel.
- Specialists in emergency repairs and conservation of listed buildings.
Services
Thatching
We provide expert thatching services using traditional materials like straw, reed, and heather. Our work caters to historical buildings and modern constructions, ensuring durability and aesthetic authenticity. Clients benefit from our deep knowledge of regional styles and sustainable practices.
Historical Reconstruction
Specialising in recreating ancient structures, we use archaeological insights and traditional methods. Our reconstructions serve educational, museum, and conservation purposes, offering immersive experiences of historical building techniques and lifestyles.
Educational Workshops
We deliver hands-on workshops on thatching and traditional building methods. These sessions, suitable for universities and heritage groups, include demonstrations of harvesting, threshing, and thatching, fostering skill development and sustainability awareness.
Carpentry
Our carpentry services focus on roof structures and timber associated with thatched buildings. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques to ensure structural integrity and compatibility with historical designs.
Wetland Management
We manage wetland areas for reed harvesting, balancing ecological conservation with material sourcing. This service supports sustainable thatching while maintaining biodiversity and reducing environmental impact.
People
Alan Jones
Founder & Master Thatcher
With over 40 years of experience since 1982, Alan pioneered historical thatching in Wales. He combines archaeological insights with traditional techniques, leading workshops and training apprentices to preserve heritage skills.
Dafydd Driver
Apprentice Thatcher
Dafydd trained at Knuston Hall, the UK's only thatching college. He specialises in traditional Welsh methods and sustainable wheat production, ensuring the continuity of craftsmanship for future generations.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We operate throughout the UK, specialising in Wales but undertaking projects nationwide for thatching, carpentry, and heritage work.
Do you offer emergency repair services?
Yes, we provide emergency repairs for thatched roofs, ensuring swift solutions to protect properties from weather damage.
Can you provide training for traditional thatching?
We offer workshops and training programs, including hands-on demonstrations of harvesting, threshing, and thatching techniques for groups and institutions.
Are your services sustainable?
Yes, we prioritise sustainable materials like locally sourced straw and reed, and promote eco-friendly practices in all projects to reduce environmental impact.
Do you work on listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in conservation and restoration of listed buildings, using historically accurate materials and techniques approved by heritage authorities.
