Websites for thatchers
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What’s the best way for a thatcher in South Africa to get a website?
A one-page website can show your thatch roofs and lapas, list your services and the areas you work in. People can ask for a quote on WhatsApp. Just1 builds it over WhatsApp for R97 once-off, with the first 3 months online included, then R97 every 3 months. If you want changes after delivery, R199/month includes WhatsApp edits.
Compare the options and pricesOne-page websites for thatchers and thatch roofing teams
- New thatch roofs, re-thatching and repairs
- A gallery of your roofs and lapas
- The towns and areas you work in
- Your years in business
- Tap-to-call and WhatsApp quote buttons
Option 1
R97 once-off
On yourbusiness.just1.co.za. 3 months hosting included, then R97 every 3 months.
Option 2
⭐ RecommendedR199/month, no R97 fee
Your own yourbusiness.co.za and email. WhatsApp us changes anytime. Cancel anytime, or R1,990/year.
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Website options for thatchers and thatch roofing teams in South Africa
Compiled by Just1, which sells one of these options. Prices checked 29 September 2026 on each provider’s own website; if one has changed, tell us on WhatsApp.
What each option costs and who it suits
| Option | Examples and prices | Good for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Google listing | Good for: A thatcher who wants their area, hours and reviews on Google Maps. | Watch out for: Google decides the layout. Link it to a website with your services and photos. | |
| Just1 website |
R97 once-off: one page, first 3 months online included, then R97 every 3 months R199/month: own .co.za and email, changes on WhatsApp |
Good for: A thatcher who wants their services, photos and areas on one page. | Watch out for: One page only; no online booking, quote calculator or payments. |
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What SA customers do online when they need a thatcher
Figures from Google Trends on how South Africans search for thatch roofs and thatchers online.
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People search for “thatch roof”
In 2025, South Africans searched “thatch roof” (10) more than “thatching” or “thatchers”, which both averaged 0 in the same comparison. These are Google’s yearly averages. “Thatchers” also picks up Thatchers cider and Thatchers Rest. Use “thatch roof” on your page, with the work you do: new roofs, re-thatching, repairs and lapas.
Source: Google Trends, thatch searches compared, ZA, 2025; Google Trends, related queries for “thatchers”, ZA
Searches are steady, and people ask about prices
Google search interest in “thatch roof” in South Africa averaged 64.3 in 2019 and 72.3 in 2025 (our arithmetic). In 2025, “thatch roof prices” was up 70% and “thatching companies” was a Breakout search (over 5,000% growth). From 2019 to 2025, “thatching companies near me” rose 250%. Put the areas you work in on your page, and say how you price a job.
Source: Google Trends, “thatch roof”, ZA, 2019 to 2025; Google Trends, related queries for “thatching”, ZA
Searches peak in spring
From 2019 to 2025, Google searches for “thatch roof” in South Africa were highest in September (88.0) and October (87.1) and lowest in December (60.0) (our arithmetic). The top month fell between September and January in 6 of 7 years. Have your page and photos ready before September.
Thatcher site we built
Blackforce Thatchers
blackforcethatchers.just1.co.zaBlackforce Thatchers builds thatch roofs across KwaZulu-Natal and has been in business since 2012. The page lists new thatch roofs for homes, lodges and lapas, re-thatching and thatch roof repairs, with a gallery of thatch roofs, lapas and roundhouses and a separate lapas section. It offers free quotes, says it replies within 24 hours, and quote requests go to WhatsApp or a call.
Four simple steps
Order your Just1 Website.
Send your details and photos on WhatsApp.
See your preview and approve it.
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What to send us on WhatsApp
- Your business name and the thatch work you do
- The towns and areas you work in
- How long you have been thatching
- Photos of your thatch roofs, lapas and repairs
- Your call and WhatsApp numbers, email and social media links
Website questions from thatchers and thatch roofing teams
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