There are roughly 60,000 thatched properties in Britain, of which 75pc are listed buildings, according to Savills the estate agent. Thatched roofs are generally more prone to storm and weather damage.

Supplies of straw for thatched roofs are low due to three poor harvests, says a thatcher. Emma Howgego. BBC political reporter, Cambridgeshire. Published. 29 January 2025.

Supplies of straw for thatched roofs are low due to three poor harvests, says a thatcher A thatcher with a three-year waiting list for his services said a shortage of straw had caused problems for ...