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Quinquennial Inspection Report - 26th September 2001
The Church of the Sacred Heart, Northallerton
Summary of the Inspection
A well maintained church, but there are a number of small items needing attention which are important to the long term well being of the building, notably; flashing repair to Tower. Reduction of ground level where DPC is bridged, and removal of loose materials.
Priority of Repairs
Urgent:
Refix flashings and pointing and inspect porch roof *
Repair boiler house roof Eastern edge *
Clean out gutters and drainage traps *
Remove materials stored by NW corner of Sanctuary *
Essential within next 18 months:
Repair lychgate roof *
Improve flashing detail to Sanctuary window *
Reform soffit boards to eaves *
Reduce ground level to apse *
Re-decoration of Baptistery
Re-glaze and repair opening lights
Essential within quinquennium
Renewal of eroded brick and stone
Repairs requiring further investigation or observation, future desirable improvements:
Renew ridge tile to Baptistery *
Tower roof lead patching may be needed soon
Consider landscaping of Car Park *
Observe cracking to Sanctuary ceiling *
Modify Nave pew length *
Value oil painting
Recover asphalt to Hall flat roof *
Items capable of being carried out on a self-help basis, or with local labour, supplemented with general advice from the Architect.