Walton Hall

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Walton Hall

Walton Hall, a Grade II listed building and popular public attraction in Warrington, required an extensive restoration of its historic slate roof. We were contracted to carry out the project, focusing on preserving the hall’s Victorian-era grandeur while meeting modern conservation standards.

Client

Warrington Borough Council

Location

Warrington, Cheshire

Solution

Slating

Building

Leisure & Hospitality

Overcoming challenges

The project presented us several challenges, including the need for heritage conservation, wildlife preservation, ensuring public safety and adhering to a tight timeline.

Wildlife preservation – Bats, a protected species, were found roosting in the roof space, necessitating compliance with bat conservation requirements. This included the use of bat-friendly roofing felt to ensure their habitat was preserved.
Public safety – Walton Hall is a busy public venue, making site access and safety a top priority for us. Full perimeter scaffolding was erected by Spa Scaffolding to ensure safe access for workers. Strict health and safety protocols were implemented to protect both workers and the public. We maintained daily communication with the on-site manager and weekly updates to the Warrington Borough Council to ensure smooth project execution.
Project timeline – The hall’s use as a wedding venue meant we had to complete the project within an eight-week period to accommodate upcoming bookings. Careful planning was required to ensure minimal disruption to visitors. We adhered to a strict schedule, completing all works within the designated period to ensure the hall was ready for its next wedding event.

By implementing a strategic approach that addressed these challenges, we successfully completed the project, preserving the hall’s heritage and wildlife, ensuring public safety, and meeting the tight deadline.

A slate roof for years to come

We completed the restoration project on time, within budget and exceeded the client’s expectations. Walton Hall’s roof now boasts enhanced durability and aesthetic appeal, preserving its historical significance for future generations. The project also provided valuable training opportunities for our apprentices, furthering the skillset of the next generation of roofers.

What the client said

”We were thrilled with the end result and standard of work throughout the Walton Hall project. Being a building of significance, it was imperative we had the right provider on this project who had a deep understanding and skill when it came to slate roofing and heritage projects. We'd without doubt use CRS again.
David ReganBuilding Surveyor for Building Services at Warrington Borough Council