A Quinquennial Inspection was carried out in May 2000 by our architect A. C. Clague. This established that urgent work was required to rectify serious structural problems, prevent water ingress, and make the building safe for continued use. Following this, Clague was commissioned to prepare specifications for the work and obtain estimates from approved building contractors.
A summary of the major items of urgent high level structural works and estimates of associated costs is as follows:
| Details |
£
|
| Structural repairs to tower | 37,375 |
| Repair and replace tiling Chancel | 10,500 |
| Stabilise wall north aisle, east face | 10,000 |
| Repair loose plaster to nave ceiling | 6,000 |
| Repair lead roofing north and south aisles | 5,000 |
| Replace mullions and ragstone tracery to windows | 4,750 |
| Rebuild arch to window north aisle east face | 4,100 |
| Miscellaneous items | 4,200 |
|
Sub Total:
|
81,925 |
Additional work required to repair historic fabric which is at risk amounts to £40,650, with further building services required estimated to cost £5,400.
When VAT and architect's and other professional fees are added, the total for building works amounts to £182,128.
Refurbishment of the organ is estimated to cost about £18,000, so that the total required amounts to £200,000.
