Maintaining our buildings

Little and often keeps our churches afloat

Umbrellas and wellies are needed to keep us dry in the rain - just as sound roof coverings and good drainage are essential for churches.

A leaking roof can do untold damage to plaster and decorations and a broken drain can cause rising damp, flaking limewash and rot.

 

Regular maintenance is of great importance to us. In fact, over many years, it has proven to save money and time as we are able to identify and fix problems quickly - before they become major issues.

On a regular basis we:

• Clear gutters and downpipes
• Rod drains so that they run freely
• Check slates, leadwork and tiles to make sure that no water can get in

These jobs are carried out at least twice a year - sometimes more if there is a known problem, for example, lots of trees around the church that will shed leaves in the autumn.

Sexennial inspections

As part of our maintenance policy, every 6 years our architects and surveyors carry out full inspection reports on our churches and test the electrical, heating and lighting systems. The report picks up problems and recommends what work needs to be undertaken. We then plan a programme of repairs based on need across the whole estate.

Read about some of our current repair projects