Churches and Heritage Buildings
Why use SmartWater?
Some 25,000 churches and other heritage buildings are currently using SmartWater to protect lead and other metals from thieves.
Unlike DNA-based property markers, which fade in sunlight, SmartWater is made of robust metal-based inert chemicals. The forensic code within SmartWater can withstand direct, long-term exposure to sunlight, UV and bleaching, making it the perfect tool for outdoor use.
SmartWater is partnering with the scrap metal dealers and recyclers, who are equipping themselves with UV lights to scan for traces of SmartWater. SmartWater personnel are also attending Police-led ‘stop and search’ raids at scrap yards to proactively search for SmartWater marked metals. This activity is having a major impact on criminals by making it increasingly difficult for them to sell on stolen goods and heightening their fear of arrest. So when thieves see the SmartWater deterrent signage outside your Church, they will stay away.
For more information, and to order a SmartWater Forensic Coding System for your Church please contact SmartWater’s Customer Services Department on 0800 521 669
Deterrent Signs
When you receive your SmartWater system it is imperative that you display the accompanying warning signage in prominent, highly visible places. By doing so you are advertising the presence of SmartWater to any would-be thieves, which will act as a powerful deterrent.
Registration
Please remember that all SmartWater systems must be registered to the ‘risk address’. These details are used to directly link each SmartWater forensic system with its corresponding Church, which is a key component in our evidential chain. If your Church is not registered then it will not be possible to trace any recovered items that carry your unique SmartWater forensic signature.
If your Church has received and applied SmartWater but you have not yet returned your registration form, please do so immediately. If you need any assistance completing the form, please contact SmartWater’s Customer Services Department on 0800 521 669.
If you need further information and advice on how to correctly apply SmartWater to lead roofing, please contact SmartWater’s Customer Services Department on:
0800 521 669.
Ecclesiastical has prepared a Church Security Guidance Notes booklet, which offers additional security information to help you protect your church from thieves.
Click here to download in PDF format.
Ordering Additional SmartWater Products
Ecclesiastical policyholders are able to order SmartWater solution and signage at a discounted rate. To place an order please email churches@smartwater.com or call
0870 242 8899 or 01952 204102. When placing an order, please ensure you quote your Ecclesiastical policy number.
Maintenance and Applications
SmartWater has partnered with a range of gutter clearing and roof maintenance companies, who offer the application of SmartWater to lead roofing as an additional service. The following organisations are fully trained in the application of SmartWater.
National Coverage:
Regional Coverage:
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C.E.L. Peterborough
Tel: 01733 206 633
Email: info@celroofing.co.uk
Web: www.celroofing.co.uk
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Diocese of London,
Gutter Clear Maintenance Programme
Tel: 020 7932 1250
Web: www.londondiocese.org.uk
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Forrester Access, Cotswolds
Tel: 07966 665771
Email: rob@forresteraccess.co.uk
Web: www.forresteraccess.co.uk
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Garry Hall & John Randall plumbing & Heating, Gutter Division
Borehamwood, Herts,
Tel: 020 8953 2094
Email: ian@garryhall.f2s.com
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Gutter Clear, Gloucestershire
Tel:
01452 835 527
Email:
gutterclear@glosdioc.org.uk
Web: www.gutterclear.org
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Smith of Derby Ltd
Tel: 01332 345569
Email: Gary.henshaw@smithofderby.com
Web: www.smithofderby.com
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Master Hire, Derby
Tel: 07778 059 076
Email: ang.masters@virgin.net
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R. L. Oakey & Son, Gloucestershire
Tel: 01594 510442
Email: oakey-son@btconnect.com
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Staffordshire Restoration & Conservation
Tel: 01543 682 493
Email: alexwitton@btinternet.com
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J. Hempstock & Co Ltd, Manchester
Tel: 0161 223 2123
Email: hempstock@freenetname.co.uk
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Practical Roofing Ltd
Offices throughout the Midlands
Main office: Badsey, Worcestershire
Tel: 0800 924 7663
Email: Info@practicalroofing.co.uk
Web: www.practicalroofing.co.uk
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K.M.S Commercial Property,
Bury, Lancashire
Tel: 0161 762 0110
Mob: 07973836758
Email: ted@kmscpm.com
Web: www.kmscpm.com
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Chris Ball & Son Roofing Ltd,
Forest Hill, London
Tel: 020 8291 3388
Email: michelleball@chrisballroofing.co.uk
Web: www.chrisballroofing.co.uk
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NRS Specialist Services, Wiltshire
Tel: 01225 709340
Email: info@n-rs.co.uk
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NRS Specialist Services, North Wales
Tel: 01492 544006
Email: Nrs-wales@btconnect.com
Email: Nrs-wales@btconnect.com
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