Many tasks that could be carried out quite simply on your own home require a lot more specialist thought before they can be successfully undertaken in a church.

You should consult an architect or surveyor before embarking even on minor repairs, redecorating or electrical work for example.

Your first contact will normally be with the person appointed to carry out quinquennial inspections on your church as he or she will have come to know your building well.  However depending upon the work you are proposing, it may be better to appoint someone with a particular specialism or expertise in that area.

Churchcare provides further information on working with an architect or surveyor.

Fire prevention advice

Following on from the tragic incident at St Andrews Church in Thursby, where suspected arsonists caused significant damage to the church, a briefing note on church fire prevention has been provided by Craig Drinkald, Fire Protection Manager of Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service.  Click here to download.
Craig will be happy to speak to individuals and can be contacted on 01228 815344 or 07901 573893.