PCC St Pancras Church, London

St Pancras Church

Classification

Grade I

Summary of Works

Design and installation of specialist scaffolding, including full access arrangements and hoisting facilities to safely reach roof level.
Careful masonry cleaning works using appropriate conservation techniques to remove soiling while protecting historic fabric.
Dismantling of the tower parapets, setting aside masonry units, treating exposed steelwork, and carefully rebuilding the parapets.
Supply and installation of new natural stone indents, accurately matched to the existing stone in profile, colour, and texture.
Supply and installation of a new terracotta egg and dart moulding, faithfully replicating the original architectural detail.
Undertaking structural repair works to stabilise and strengthen the existing masonry fabric.
Installation of a new lead roof to the front portico, including the formation of detailed lead water deflectors to improve rainwater management.
Supply and installation of a new English oak tower door, crafted to suit the historic setting.
Installation of a discreet fall-arrest system to provide safe future access for inspection and maintenance works.

Overall Description of Works

Set within a busy central London church with highly restricted access, the works involved the design and installation of specialist scaffolding, including full access arrangements and hoisting facilities to safely reach roof level.

Careful masonry cleaning was undertaken using appropriate conservation techniques to remove accumulated soiling while protecting the historic fabric. The tower parapets were carefully dismantled, with masonry units set aside, exposed steelwork treated, and the parapets subsequently rebuilt.

New natural stone indents were supplied and installed, accurately matched to the existing stone in profile, colour and texture, together with the supply and installation of a new terracotta egg and dart moulding to replicate the original architectural detailing. Structural repair works were undertaken to stabilise and strengthen the masonry fabric, alongside the installation of a new lead roof to the front portico, complete with detailed lead water deflectors to improve rainwater management.