Reliable thatching services 
in and around Dorset

MP Thatching is fronted by Matthew. Still quite young, Matthew is a keen worker who is happy to work in all weathers and prides himself on his high quality of craftsmanship. He started learning the trade in and around the New Forest and Dorset. Next he moved onto sub-contracting; basing himself in Dorset, Matthew actually did two years where he worked away more than he stayed home. Tailoring his skills working in places like Worcester, The Cotswold's, Oxford, Essex and even as far as Northern Ireland.  After many years of shaping his skills Matthew decided it was time to run his own business. Now most of his work is based closer to home mostly in Dorset, Wiltshire or Somerset. He is now a member of the National Society of Master Thatchers and has gained a reputation locally that is hard to match. 

Complete range of thatching services

Highly skilled in both Water Reed and Wheat Reed, we offer a complete range of services. Re-thatch to houses, cottages, new builds, listed buildings, summer houses or even walls. We also offer ridging, timber work repairs, repairs to storm or rodent damaged roofs, or just tired looking cottages. 
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ridging service by an expert

You can rely on us for:

  • Complete re-thatch.
  • Part re-thatch.
  • Working with both Water Reed & Wheat reed. 
  • Ridging.
  • Summer houses.
  • Roof repairs.
  • Roof reports.
  • Friendly honest advice.
roof repairs by a professional

Premium quality materials used

Here at MP Thatching, we use only superior quality materials. All of which have been hand picked to ensure the finest reed is used to suit your roof. Using the best straw (wheat) or water reed available, and where possible, local. All spars for ridging are made from a local spar maker, from hazel that's coppiced in Dorset.  All our thatching work is carried out to ensure the needs and requirements of our customers are met and fully satisfied. Take a look at our gallery page to see some images of our past work.

"In January 2018, I commissioned Matthew Pickford to replace the thatched ridges
on our Cottage in OkefordFitzpaine. 
Matthew arranged the scaffolding and the work was carried out professionally and on time,
in spite of extremely cold, wet and windy weather. The premises were left neat and tidy after the work was finished. 
The estimate for the work was reasonable and competitive. He is personable and easy to deal with and I can recommend him without reservation to whoever might want to use his thatching services."

P. Orssich

For comprehensive thatching services in Dorset, contact MP Thatching today on
07751 685 001