Master Thatcher serving Wiltshire & Beyond

With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Stuart Jones is one of Wiltshire’s most trusted master thatchers. Based in Marlborough, he works on properties throughout Wiltshire, Berkshire and the surrounding counties — from full re-thatches to ridge replacements.

Specialising in water reed, long straw and combed wheat reed, Stuart works in keeping with the character and planning requirements of each individual property, including listed buildings and Historic England schemes.

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Phone: 07876 213095

Email: stuartjones75@yahoo.com

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Re-ridging Ridge replacement by a Wiltshire master thatcher — the most common thatching job, typically needed every 10–15 years. Carried out in water reed, combed wheat reed or sedge, finished to your chosen style. →

Re-thatching Full re-thatching in water reed, long straw or combed wheat reed across Wiltshire, Berkshire and Hampshire. Stuart provides a detailed written quote and guides you through material choice, planning consent and the full process. →

Repairs & Patch Work Not every problem requires a full re-thatch. Stuart carries out targeted thatching repairs and patch work across Wiltshire, Berkshire and Hampshire — catching issues early before they become expensive. →

Thatching Surveys Independent thatching surveys for buyers, sellers and property owners across Wiltshire. A clear, written assessment of the roof's condition, lifespan and likely future costs. →

Storm & Insurance Work Emergency thatching repairs following storm damage across Wiltshire and surrounding counties. Stuart attends promptly, makes the roof safe, and provides written documentation to support your insurance claim. →

Listed & Historic Buildings Specialist thatching for listed buildings and conservation areas in Wiltshire. Stuart works with planning authorities and Historic England to ensure all work is compliant and in keeping with the character of the building. →

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Our Work

Full re-thatch on a traditional Wiltshire farmhouse using water reed

Completed ridge replacement — tight weave with decorative finish

Period cottage re-thatch, Marlborough area

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Award Winning

Winner of the Oxford, Buckingham and Berkshire Master Thatchers Association Award 2015.

30+ Years Experience

Thatching since 1994, Stuart has worked on hundreds of properties across Wiltshire and surrounding counties.

Free Quotations

Get a free, no-obligation quote. Stuart will visit your property and give you an honest assessment of the work required.

What Our Customers Say

Stuart re-thatched the main roof of our 18th century farmhouse and the results exceeded every expectation. He took real care matching the ridge pattern to the original, worked around our schedule without any fuss, and left the site spotless. We wouldn't use anyone else.

— Margaret, Ramsbury

Our ridge was in a sorry state after a bad winter. Stuart came out promptly, gave us a straight-talking quote, and had the work done very quickly. Excellent craftsmanship and a genuinely easy person to have around the place.

— Tom, Marlborough

We have a Grade II listed cottage and were anxious about getting the planning side right. Stuart knew exactly what the conservation officer would require and handled everything without any drama. The finished roof looks absolutely beautiful.

— Helen, Avebury

Stuart was recommended to us by a neighbour and we can completely see why. He was honest about what needed doing, didn't try to oversell anything, and the quality of the re-thatching speaks for itself. First class from start to finish.

— Robert, Pewsey

We'd had a couple of quotes from other thatchers before finding Stuart. He clearly knew far more about the job, was very reasonably priced, and the standard of his work is exceptional. Our cottage looks wonderful and we've had so many compliments.

— Fiona, Devizes