Welcome to Chris Young Master Thatcher
Chris Young is a Master Thatcher who lives in the Wiltshire village of Idmiston. Thatching for over 27 years in Salisbury and all over Wiltshire and Hampshire, he was eventually joined 20 years ago by his son who is also a Master Thatcher. Chris Young and son are Craftsman in both Combed Wheat Reed and Water Reed thatched roofing, sourcing their materials directly from local suppliers. As a traditional family business they do all the thatch work themselves without the use of subcontractors. Chris Young Master Thatchers are proud to be part of the National Society of Master Thatchers, Wiltshire Master Thatchers Association, and the National Council of Master Thatchers Association.
Chris Young Master Thatcher’s strive to provide a reliable and comprehensive thatching service that is prompt and where the client is kept well informed at all stages of the project. In order to maintain the highest standards of workmanship, Chris Young Master Thatcher’s limit their operations to one project at a time and do not use subcontractors, enabling them to have all work completed in an agreed, realistic, timeframe.
Chris Young Master Thatcher’s offer a free, no obligation quotation and consultation service. Upon visiting your property, they will carry out an assessment and discuss with you your options. After a joint decision as to the course of action is agreed, a written quotation for thatching work will be submitted. This process is to ensure that the client feels comfortable and equipped to make an informed decision regarding all the maintenance work being done to their property in the short and long term.


