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Berea, Johannesburg · General Contractor

Thatch roofing,
laid to last.

Matt's Thatchers builds, repairs and fire-treats thatch roofs across Johannesburg — from homes to lapas and gazebos, done by hand and done properly.

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5.0 / 5
Rated · 6 reviews
Berea
Johannesburg, 2198
Full service
Install to maintenance
On call
Repairs & call-outs
What we do

Thatch work, start to finish.

From a brand new roof to a fire-safety top-up on an existing one, it's handled by the same crew.

New thatch roofs

Full installations on homes, patios and outbuildings, built to standard grass and reed specifications.

Re-thatching & repairs

Patch storm damage, replace worn sections, or re-thatch a roof that's reaching the end of its life.

Fire-retardant treatment

Application and renewal of fire-retardant treatment, with certification for insurance compliance.

Lapas & gazebos

Standalone entertainment areas and outdoor structures, thatched to match or complement your home.

Inspections & maintenance

Routine check-ups to catch wear early, plus the paperwork insurers ask for at renewal time.

Insurance call-outs

Emergency repairs and assessments after storm or fire damage, with reports insurers can work from.

Why thatch

Handled by people who work with it every day.

Thatch is forgiving when it's done right and expensive when it isn't. Matt's Thatchers has built a reputation in Berea on getting the pitch, the bundling and the fire treatment right the first time.

How it works

From call-out to
finished roof.

A straightforward process, whether it's a full new roof or a repair.

01

Site visit

We come out, assess the structure or existing roof, and talk through what's needed.

02

Quote

A clear, itemised quote covering materials, labour and fire treatment where relevant.

03

The work

Installation or repair carried out by our crew, with regular progress check-ins.

04

Sign-off

Final inspection and, where needed, a fire-retardant certificate for your records.

About Matt's Thatchers

A Berea-based crew, rated 5.0 by the people we've worked for.

Matt's Thatchers is a general contractor based in Berea, Johannesburg, specialising in thatch roofing — new installs, repairs, and the fire-safety work that comes with owning a thatch roof.

Every job starts with a proper site visit, so the quote you get reflects the roof you actually have.

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Rating★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews)
CategoryGeneral Contractor · Thatching
Phone+27 78 389 4964
Address29 Fife Ave, Berea, Johannesburg, 2198
Service areaJohannesburg & surrounds

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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28 August 2026

Matt's Thatchers ("we", "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, why we collect it, and how it's handled. It applies to visitors of this site and to people who contact us by phone, WhatsApp, or our contact details.

This policy is written to align with South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). If you are contacting us from outside South Africa, other privacy laws may also apply to you.

1. Information we collect

2. Cookies

This site uses a small number of cookies:

You can withdraw cookie consent at any time by clearing your browser's site data, which will show the cookie banner again on your next visit.

3. How we use your information

4. Sharing your information

We don't sell personal information. We may share limited information with subcontractors, suppliers, insurers, or professionals where necessary to carry out a project or provide requested certification, and with service providers who help us run this website. We only share what's needed for that purpose.

5. How long we keep information

We keep client and project records for as long as needed to complete a project, honour any warranty or certification period, and meet our legal and tax obligations, after which records are securely deleted or archived.

6. Your rights

Under POPIA, you have the right to ask what personal information we hold about you, request that it be corrected or deleted, and object to certain uses of it, subject to our legal and contractual obligations. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

7. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational steps to protect the information we hold, but no method of storage or transmission is completely secure, and we can't guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.

9. Contact us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:

Matt's Thatchers
29 Fife Ave, Berea, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
Phone: +27 78 389 4964

Legal

Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 28 August 2026

These terms apply to your use of this website and to general enquiries made through it. They do not replace a separate written quote or contract, which will govern the actual thatching or repair work Matt's Thatchers carries out for you.

This page covers use of the website. A specific project — scope, price, timeline, and payment terms — is only agreed once confirmed in a signed quote or contract between you and Matt's Thatchers.

1. About this website

This website is operated by Matt's Thatchers, a general contractor based at 29 Fife Ave, Berea, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa. By using this site, you agree to these terms.

2. Website content

Descriptions of our services shown on this site give a general sense of our work and process, and don't constitute a guarantee that any future project will follow identical materials, timing, or pricing — every roof differs based on structure, size, and site conditions.

3. Quotes and enquiries

Submitting an enquiry, calling, or messaging us through this site does not create a binding contract. Any quote we provide is subject to a site visit, final scope confirmation, and a signed agreement before work begins. Quotes are valid for the period stated on the quote itself, or 30 days if none is stated.

4. No professional or legal advice

Nothing on this site constitutes structural, engineering, legal, insurance, or financial advice. Any recommendations, treatment schedules, or certification specific to your property are only provided after a proper site assessment.

5. Fire-retardant treatment & certification

Where we apply fire-retardant treatment and issue a certificate, that certificate reflects the treatment applied at the time of issue. Ongoing compliance, re-treatment schedules, and insurance requirements remain the client's responsibility to confirm with their insurer.

6. Intellectual property

Text and design on this site belong to Matt's Thatchers or are used with permission. You may not copy, reproduce, or reuse this content for commercial purposes without our written consent.

7. Third-party links and tools

This site may link to third-party tools such as WhatsApp. We aren't responsible for the content, availability, or privacy practices of third-party platforms you're directed to.

8. Limitation of liability

Matt's Thatchers takes reasonable care to keep this website accurate and available, but makes no warranty that it will be error-free or uninterrupted. To the extent permitted by law, we aren't liable for any loss arising from your use of this website, other than in relation to a signed contract, which is governed by its own terms.

9. Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of South Africa, and any disputes relating to this website fall under the jurisdiction of the South African courts.

10. Changes to these terms

We may update these terms from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.

11. Contact us

Matt's Thatchers
29 Fife Ave, Berea, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
Phone: +27 78 389 4964