Case Studies

Real life examples of how Ecclesiastical has helped customers before, during and after a claim.

Restoration at Worcester Cathedral

The Cathedral's tower pinnacle and the roof below were damaged during Storm Arwen.

Storm damage to 18th century church spire

St Thomas' Church in Wells, Somerset attracted international attention when the spire fell to the ground during Storm Eunice.

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Rising from the ashes

Rebuilding the historic Church of the Ascension in Salford following a major fire.

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Award-winning claims service

Cleaning St John the Baptist Church

Restoring this listed church required a delicate approach after it suffered widespread smoke damage.

Roof alarm prevents metal theft

How one church’s roof alarm successfully prevented metal theft on three separate occasions.

Rededication of St Michael’s, Mytholmroyd

On Boxing Day 2015 Cumbria suffered one of its worst floods on record.

How we helped a flooded school and won a Customer Care Award

St. Michael’s on the Wyre is a primary school in Lancashire with 128 pupils. In December 2015, they experienced severe flooding causing damage to their classrooms.

Minimising business interruption for Sue Ryder

When the best part of a month’s rainfall fell in just a few hours, resultant flash flooding devastated the Sue Ryder hospice in Cheltenham.

Flooding at Vicarage

When flooding strikes, it’s not just the damp that can ruin the contents of your home. The sheer force of the water can move and destroy furniture too.

Risen from the floodwater

For all the devastation suffered by churches in bad weather, our expertise and understanding of the role churches play in their communities shows that flooded churches can recover and thrive.