Thatched Roof Insurance by Location
We provide specialist thatched roof insurance across all major thatched property regions in the UK. Each area has unique characteristics, thatching traditions, and insurance considerations. Find location-specific information and get quotes tailored to your area.
Dorset
Highest concentration of thatched properties in the UK (4 per square mile, ~2,500 listed buildings)
Devon
~4,000 thatched buildings with 23% of listed buildings being thatched - the highest percentage in England
Hampshire
New Forest area has 20% of listed buildings as thatched (~320 buildings in New Forest alone)
Wiltshire
Thousands of thatched properties, recognised by fire services as having particularly significant concentration
Cotswolds
Primary region for traditional thatched cottages with distinctive honey-coloured stone and thatch combination
Somerset
Significant concentration forming part of the core southwest thatched property region
Oxfordshire
Extends the primary thatched property band with many properties in rural villages
Norfolk
Distinguished by water reed thatch from the Norfolk Broads, creating distinct regional character
Cambridgeshire
~785 thatched roofs using water reed thatch, part of East Anglia's secondary concentration
Buckinghamshire
904 listed thatched buildings extending the primary thatched property band
Understanding Regional Differences
Thatched properties vary by region, affecting insurance requirements and costs.
Thatching Materials
The southwest (Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire, Somerset) predominantly uses combed wheat reed, while East Anglia (Norfolk, Cambridgeshire) uses water reed from the Broads. This affects both appearance and maintenance requirements.
Learn about thatch materials →Insurance Considerations
High-density areas like Dorset and Devon have specific fire safety considerations. Listed buildings require sympathetic restoration. Rural locations may affect fire service access. Our policies understand these regional differences.
Why insurance costs more →Get a Quote for Your Area
Whether your thatched property is in Dorset, Devon, or any other region, we can provide specialist insurance tailored to your location's unique requirements.
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