Specialist insurance is generally required when insuring your thatched building. One reason for this is quite obvious; thatch is a non-standard building material. Another reason is that many thatched buildings are of non-standard construction. These buildings need to be rebuilt using historic building practices.

Finding thatch-specific inurance can be difficult at times. Using an insurance broker to arrange your home insurance, or buildings insurance, is common with owners of thatched buildings. An insurance broker can utilise their expertise and experience to negotiate a thatched roof insurance policy that will suit your needs.