Ecclesiastical 

Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ The King 

This Grade II listed Cathedral, of which is the seat of the Archbishop of Liverpool and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool was designed by Frederick Gibberd and completed in 1967. 



St Michaels, Lower Machen, Newport

This Grade II listed church dates back to the 12th century and is closely connected with the nationally important Morgan family.

IWSA provided costing of proposed repairs to tower masonry.  







St Mary's Church, Adderbury 

This Grade I listed church has origins as a cruciform planned church and dates to the early 13th century and beholds a wonderful series of carvings to both the exterior and interior. 

IWSA provided costing of proposed repairs to tower and spire stonework to Grade 1 listed church, HLF funded.





Brecon Cathedral 

This Grade I listed church was built by the Normans in 1093 on the site of an earlier Celtic church. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1537, it became Brecon Church. It was only in 1923 due to the establishment of the diocese of Swansea and Brecon that it became Brecon Cathedral as known today. 

 IWSA provided Estimating services in respect of HLF grant application for major refurbishment and development project at the Grade 1 listed site. 

Brecon Cathedral 

IWSA Provided Estimating services in respect of HLF grant application for major refurbishment and development project at the Grade 1 listed site. 

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St Edwin's, Evesham 

 This Grade II listed church was built between 1911-1912 by the architects Pugin & Pugin. The Church was built on behalf of the Parish priest Monsignor Patten of whom there is a dedication in a stain-glass window. 

IWSA provided estimating services for a grant application for roof repairs, stonework and a new heating system. 

Birmingham Oratory 

The Oratory Church is a Grade II listed building situated in Edgbaston. The Baroque church was built in 1910 as a memorial to Cardinal Newman to replace the earlier church built after he founded of the Birmingham Oratory Catholic community in 1949. 

IWSA provided services for the conservation of the stonework and roof repairs. 

St Peter, St Paul and St Mary, Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire 

Located near the River Severn, this parish church dates back 700 years,  its early prominence is evident in the churches size. The church's main feature is the wooden spire of which the recent Re-shingling was supported by services provided by IWSA. 

All Saints, Bennington, Lincolnshire 

Dating back to 1200, this church is a wonderful example of the developments undergone by Lincolnshire's Fenland churches from the medieval times through victorian and into modern day. 

IWSA provided services for the repair and conversion of Grade 1 listed church for the Churches Conservation Trust funded by the HLF. 

St Swithun's, Worcestershire 

IWSA led the Repairs and conversion to this Georgian, town centre, Grade 1 listed Church for the Churches Conservation Trust funded by HLF. More information below. 

St Swithun's, Worcester 

St Swithun's, situated in Worcester city centre is a Grade 1 listed early Georgian Church. The interior retains box pews and a triple decker pulpit and has an attractive arched ceiling. 

The church has an active Friend's group which has over the years run various concerts, festivals and a successful series of Friday lunchtime organ recitals. 

The HLF funded project inlcluded roof and masonry repairs, the conversion of the former vestry to toilet facilities and the installation of new mechanical and electrical services. the solution to hearing the building was a challenge with significant restrictions not he routing for services and pipework due to the box pews. Additionally the heating system was required to be able to raise the temperature swiftly for events without unduly stressing the building and be affordable to operate. 

St Sampson's, Cricklade

This Grade I listed church dates back to the 12th century however, it was built on the site of a substantial cruciform Saxon Minster. The church has a magnificent tower with many heraldic carvings.

IWSA provided estimations for a grant application in respect of roof repairs. 

Magdalen College, Oxford

IWSA provided estimating services to support the replacement of the chapel organ. 

Diocese of Gloucester 

IWSA provided costing condition surveys for multiple churches across the diocese. 

St Michael and All Angels, Kingsland

St Michael and All Angels is situated in the village of Kingsland, Herefordshire, which is to the left of Leominster. The Church, which is Grade 1 Listed, has many interesting features, including a cartoon of the crucifixion by Sir Frank Brangwyn RA. 

The project, which received a grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund, involved the re-slating of the north slope of the nave, masonry repairs, repointing of the tower, the carving of three grotesques, and internal works including lime plastering, redecoration, installation of LED lighting and refurbishment of cast iron radiators. 

As part of the NHMF funding requirements, a successful course on repointing using lime, was held for volunteers (and members of the design team). The aim of the course was to give people the skills necessary to undertake low repointing of walls in the appropriate fashion. Furthermore, a programme of activities was undertaken with the local school. 

Top Church, Dudley 

Grade II Listed Hill top Church has been at this site for over 800 years and was built by the Baron of Dudley as a Chapel for Thomas a'Beckett however, was re-dedicated to St Thomas the Apostle in 1540 on the orders of Henry VII. IWSA has been involved with the current conservation works in order to preserve this beloved church for generations. 

St Botolph's Longthorpe 

St Botolph's, is a Grade I listed Early English style church built in 1263, by the de Thorpe family as a chapel, it was then consecrated as a church in 1850. 

IWSA provided estimating for an internal reordering project. 


St John's, Milton 

This Grade II listed Church was built in the 19th Century by Franklin's and Hopcrafts of Deddington. 

IWSA provided further estimation services for an internal plastering and repairs project. 

Peterborough Cathedral 

The Grade I listed Cathedral is one of the finest Norman cathedrals in England originating as a monastic community in 654 AD and has since seen Civil War upheavals and is the burial place for Katherine of Aragon and Mary, Queen of Scots. 

IWSA were delighted to be involved in a major lead re-roofing project by providing estimating services in support of a grant application. 

St Michael's and All Angels, Kingsland 

The Grade I listed church of St Michael's and All Angels is the oldest building in Kingsland, dating back to 1290. However, the site, nestled within Herefordshire has been a sacred place of worship dates back further. 

IWSA provided services to support the repairs of external fabric and works to nave floor, a HLF funded project. 

Dore Abbey, Abbey Dore

This Grade I listed Abbey, one of the finest Cistercian survivals in Britain, was established in 1147 and was colonised by Monks from Morimond Abbey, France. In 1633, the owner, Viscount Scudamore restored the abbey church, converting it for local use of the Parish. 
IWSA supported a grant application by providing estimation services in respect of a re-roofing project. 



Friend's Meeting Houses 

IWSA provided costing condition surveys for ten meeting houses across Lancashire. 

Historic Houses 

Magdalen College, Oxford 

Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by the Bishop of Winchester. He wanted to found the grandest college in Oxford and it continues to be one of the wealthiest of the Universities collages. 

IWSA has provided services for multiple projects for this listed site including 1-7 Long Wall Street and 71 High Street which provide student accommodation. 

Madresfield Court 

Dating back to the 12th Century, this Grade I listed stately home is situated to the eastern side of the Malvern Hills, Madresfield court has been home to the Lygon family for 900 years. The house has a rich history from providing inspiration for Evelyn Waugh and Edward Elgar to standing by to house the Royal Family during the Second World War. 

IWSA has provided services for the preservation of the Stables block and Home farm. 

Coughton Court, Warickshire 

Coughton court is a magnificent Grade I listed Tudor house of which has been home to the Throckmorton family since the early 15th century. The house holds a collection of catholic treasures and breathtaking gardens of which are still managed by the family. 

IWSA has worked in partnership with the National Trust in order to repair and conserve Coughton for future generations. 

Charlecote Park, Warwickshire 

Charlcote park is the Grade II listed home of the Lucy family who have lived there for over 900 years. During the 19th century, the house was transformed to provide one of the finest examples of Elizabethan Revival architecture in Britain. The house stands within acres of "Capability Brown" parkland. 

IWSA were delighted to provide services throughout the multiple phases of the National Trust's expansive development which included visitor facilities and an overhaul of the current heating system. 

Hartlebury Castle, Worcestershire

This Grade I listed site that originated as a castle however, has seen many roles from Manor House, prison, hospital to now serving as a museum and historic house. 

IWSA provided services to support the refurbishment of the site to include, new visitor facilities to ensure this historic site can continue to serve as a charity, educating thousands of visitors a year. 

Lyveden New Beild, Oundle 

This Grade I listed, intriguingly unfinished Elizabethan 'summer' house is situated within the heart of Northamptonshire. The building has been in the hands of the National Trust and visitors are encouraged to explore the moats and gardens that surround the house. 

IWSA provided estimating services for external works. 

Moulton Hall, Richmond 

Moulton hall is a Grade I Listed 17th Century Manor House situated in Moulton, North Yorkshire. Prior to acquisition by the National Trust in 1966, the Sanderson family lived there throughout the 19th Century. 

IWSA provided services to support the internal and external repairs to the Manor House. 



Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire 


The Grade I listed small manor is the birthplace of Sir Issac Newton. The National Trust have preserved this manor as a museum to educate visitors upon the importance this manor played in laying the foundations for science today. 

IWSA provided estimating and feasibility services for the National Trust's conservation work. 

Penrhyn Castle 

Penhryn Castle, built in the early 19th Century set upon the Menai Straits with a backdrop of the Snowdonia summit. The castle was owned by the prominent Pennant family who shaped the local environment through funding development.

IWSA provided the costing schedule of repairs for the National Trust. 

Old King's Head, Kirton,
Lincolnshire. 

A Grade II listed 16th Century Coaching inn, that has a storied past has been at the heart of the village for 400 years and now after a restoration project now provides accommodation. 

IWSA provided services to support  the restoration of buildings for use as a cafe, offices and Bed and breakfast accommodation for Heritage Lincolnshire. 

Stretford Public Hall 

This Grade II listed Gothic revival style public hall was built by Philanthropists John and Enriquetta Roland who made their money from Textile mills. The hall has been at the heart of the community since its completion in 1879. 

IWSA provided pre and post contract services for a refurbishment of the ballroom and associated areas. The Hall is run by charitable community benefit society and is undertaken with funding from multiple sources 

St Paul's Walden Bury

St Paul's Walden Bury is a Grade I listed garden with fifty acres of temples, statues and ponds. Laid out in 1720, it now provides one of the finest examples of Georgian gardens, evidently influenced by 17th century French architects. 

IWSA provided cost estimations of repairs to the historic walled garden in respect of a grant application. 

Industrial Archeology 

The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust 

The Museum of the Gorge celebrates the huge role Ironbridge played during the Industrial Revolution and seeks to continue to educate visitors upon the local industries that are recognised worldwide due to being home to the worlds first Iron Bridge.  

IWSA supported multiple phases of the recent major restoration and development projects that have taken place across Ironbridge, providing both pre and post contract services. 

The Coracle Shed, Ironbridge 

The last Coracle makers shed in England. Situated along the river, next to the infamous bridge. Despite laying empty for years, the coracle shed has recently undergone a restoration project in order to provide a new museum.  

IWSA provided services to support the conservation of this historically significant Timber shed, funded by HLF. 

The Roundhouse, Birmingham 

A distinctive horseshoe shaped  building, once used as a stables and store, designed by architect W.H Ward. The Roundhouse is now a Grade II listed site after recent development has been given a new lease of life as offices alongside a visitor focal point. 

IWSA provided Pre and post contract services for courtyard access and Landscaping works during the aforementioned development of the site.