Roof Repairs at St. Mary's Church

After a roof leak near the organ Jonathan Goode was invited by the church trust to investigate the cause of the leak and survey the state of the roofs. The picturesque church of St Mary's in Selling, Kent is listed Grade I and dates as far back as the 11th century. The church contains fragments of early medieval painted wall decoration. Hence it is extremely important to maintain a weather-tight roof.


A full report on the state of the roofs was prepared, and the recommendations were fully taken up. A specification and schedule of work was prepared for the trust so that tenders could be sought from local builders. Jonathan recommended in the report and specification to use traditional roofing methods and materials as much as possible, only introducing modern details were improved performance was critical to avoiding future leaks. By using traditional methods and sourcing materials locally the church can play an important part in supporting traditional craft jobs and local businesses; So very important in maintaining a sustainable environment around the church.

Improvements to Chelsea Pub

Planning permission was granted at committee during the summer for a new extension to the Cooper's Arms public house. The extension will house much needed modern toilet facilities that will replace the current facilities, which are arranged over seperate floors.

The project provided a new opportunity to apply our experience of refurbisment and extension in conservation areas to a public building. Past public and community building projects have included works to schools, churches and community halls.