Overview
MODA Contracting delivered a technically demanding heritage roofing scheme at Rochdale Town Hall. Works were undertaken above priceless and irreplaceable historic ceilings, requiring exceptional care, controlled sequencing and strict site practices.
| Contract Value | £1 million |
| Duration | 18 months |
| MODA Role | Specialist Heritage Roofing Contractor |
| Sector | Civic Heritage |
Scope of works
- Traditional slate roofing works.
- Specialist leadwork and weathering details.
- Careful phased removal and reinstatement of roof coverings.
- Installation and integration of heritage ventilation details.
- Temporary protection and close coordination with the wider project team.
Delivery and key challenges
Working patterns were planned in detail to maintain structural stability throughout the works and protect the historic interiors below. The scaffold enclosure, complex roof geometry and heritage requirements demanded tightly controlled access, sequencing and quality assurance
Outcome
The £1 million roofing package was delivered over 18 months to the quality and control standards required for one of the region’s most important civic buildings.
