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Water Lane United Reformed Church Renovation

Quinquennial Repairs and Modernisation of Water Lane United Reform Church

November 2, 2025 Rachel Finlay Comments Off
Water Lane United Reform Church, Bishop's Stortford

Project Overview

Water Lane United Reformed Church is a Grade II Listed building with its congregation founded in 1662. The restoration work programme was a two-part project involving reordering and quinquennial repairs and introducing modern and energy efficient systems.

The works included installing underfloor heating powered by air source heat pumps, improving accessibility and creating a flexible space that supports both worship and wider community use.

Water Lane United Reformed Church in Bishop's Stortford

Key Works: Quinquennial repair works

  • Insulating and redecorating the sanctuary ceiling
  • Overhauling rainwater drainage and clearing gutters
  • Refurbishing the west end stairwells and cellar

Key Works: New heating, flooring and modernisation

  • Removal of pews and flooring to make way for a new layout
  • Underfloor heating powered by air source heat pumps
  • Secondary glazing and loft insulation to improve energy efficiency
  • New flooring laid thoughout
  • New lighting and AV System to modernise the space
  • New kitchen and vestry area to improve the facilities
  • New front doors to the church building and glazed screen and doors to separate the lobby from the Sanctuary

Project Highlights: Co-ordination and craftsmanship

Our craftsmen and subcontractor partners very carefully stripped out the inside of the church, then progressively rebuilt it to a very high standard with quality finishes. Every stage was discussed and agreed with the architect and client. A large amount of coordination was needed to ensure heating, electrics and fit-out progressed efficiently and alongside the external works. We conducted hard hat progress tours for the congregation and local community.

Why Choose Bakers of Danbury?

With many years of experience as heritage and conservation building contractors in Essex, Bakers of Danbury delivers high-quality restoration projects. We specialise in property conservation, church and heritage restoration across Essex, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.

Please contact us to discuss your conservation project.