Quinquennial Church Inspections

A Quinquennial Inspection is a mandatory assessment of a church building carried out every five years by a qualified professional. David Gullick (RIBA) has considerable experience in undertaking these inspections for a range of churches. The inspection ensures the building is maintained in good repair. The scope of services typically includes a detailed examination of the building's fabric, structure and environment, highlighting any urgent repairs and long-term maintenance needs set out within a report. Inspectors like David, will attempt to integrate environmental considerations to support the path to Net Zero Carbon. The process involves consultation with the Diocesan Advisory Committee and compliance with updated legal frameworks.

Environmental Analysis: In addition to a Quinquennial Inspection, we can provide in-depth analysis of the internal environment and the building fabric to help advise on appropriate and holistic solutions for improving energy efficiency such as heating during occupation as well as to identify remedial works to poorly maintained fabric to both reduce negative effects of damp and condensation whilst maintaining a sound cosmetic state.

St Laurence’s Church, Ramsgate in Kent

A Grade-I listed landmark founded in 1062. Enlarged in the 12th-13th centuries, it features a 15th-century tower, a large churchyard with 1,400+ graves and the mausoleum of Baroness Truro, a cousin of Queen Victoria.

Christ Church, Ashford in Kent

A Grade-II listed Anglican church built in 1866-67. Featuring ragstone construction, Geometric tracery windows, a bell turret and a five-bay nave with a clerestory, it remains an active parish in the Diocese of Canterbury.

Lydd Methodist Church, Lydd, Romney Marsh in Kent

Built in 1886 during Lydd’s time as a garrison town, features a main worship area, a church hall and a kitchen/office. Located near All Saints Church, it offers access across the road into the historic graveyard.

St Peter’s Church, Whitstable in Kent

Designed by George Fellowes-Prynne, is a striking late 19th-century red brick church with Portland stone dressings, elegant arches, a towering Triptych and a stunning 1960s stained glass window in the Lady Chapel.

St Alphege’s Church, Whitstable in Kent

A Grade-II listed 12th-century church dedicated to Ælfheah, Canterbury’s first martyr. Featuring a rare medieval chancel, chequered flint facade and a millennium screen by Sonia McNally, it stands in Seasalter.

All Saints Church, Whitstable in Kent

A Grade-II* listed church built in the Early English Gothic style, it features a 15th-century north aisle, original stained glass, a rare priest’s tomb with chalice carving and a brass memorial to Thomas Brede c1444.

To learn more, please refer to the Church of England.