Maintenance of church buildings is the first simple action in ensuring that your building continues to be a welcoming and safe place for people to come.
Maintenance is also key to taking the first steps in reducing carbon emissions, saving energy and financial reserves.
The Church Buildings team has produced a number of useful resources that provide in-depth advice.
IN THIS SECTION – Care of Buildings
Church Buildings
Interior and Contents
Information, resources on welcoming visitors, Heritage Tourism and ‘Champing’
Church Buildings
Quinquennial Inspections
Guidance for churches that find it difficult to maintain weekly services but still want to celebrate the festivals
Church Buildings
Applying for Faculty
Information, resources on welcoming visitors, Heritage Tourism and ‘Champing’
Church Buildings
Repairs and Projects
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Church Buildings
Running a Larger Project
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Key resources
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)
PCCs are responsible for maintaining church buildings. Maintenance services, such as clearing gutters and checking roofs should be carried out at least once a year by a contractor. Regular monthly maintenance checks, such as clearance of vegetation and assessing your church building after heavy rain can be carried out by volunteers.
Other useful resources
Calendar of Care | The Church of England
Regular maintenance | National Churches Trust
Maintenance and Repair of Places of Worship | Historic England
Churches planning on undertaking any repairs to their building should make themselves familiar with the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015.