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A DJL Construction project to transform Lymm Methodist Church into a fully accessible, more energy-efficient church and community facility is now complete.
Work at the church on Eagle Brow, in the centre of Lymm village, began in January 2026 and took seven months to complete. Improvements to the historic buildings include a new ground-floor entrance with an automatic door, lobby, lift, low-rise staircase, accessible toilets and new kitchenette.
As part of the church’s aim to reduce its environmental impact, it removed gas from its buildings and ending its use of fossil fuels. A new, highly controllable blown-air heating system was also installed, powered by highly efficient air source heat pumps.
This technology will reduce running costs and local air pollution and is estimated to cut the church’s carbon emissions by at least 80 per cent. It can also be used to cool the buildings during heatwaves.
Further energy-efficiency improvements include the installation of L.E.D. lighting and the upgrade of insulation in the church’s extensive flat roofs, creating thermally efficient ‘warm’ roofs.
With two floors and five levels, access to the church buildings had been difficult. The installation of a lift, low-rise staircase and ramps has made every space accessible to all, from young families with pushchairs to those with limited mobility, or in wheelchairs.
Along with the installation of modern fire detection systems, the changes have made the building safer for everyone. New lighting and redecoration have also made the church a highly attractive space for services, concerts and other community events.
Daniel Livesey, Managing Director of DJL Construction, said: “This project required careful planning and a detailed understanding of the existing two-storey building. Improved accessibility was central to the scheme, and the new entrance and lift will make a real difference to people using the church.
“It is highly rewarding to see the transformation complete and the church ready to welcome people back. The improvements will benefit the church and wider community for many years. Everyone at DJL is proud to have played a part.”
Lymm Methodist Church’s roots date back to 1840, when it began as a small Primitive Methodist chapel. Since then, it has expanded considerably, with additional buildings added in 1849, 1897 and 1968. All of DJL’s work was done within the existing footprint of the buildings, making more effective use of the space while limiting the environmental impact.
Prior to the work, more than 400 people would visit Lymm Methodist Church every week through groups and activities including Scouts, Brownies, Beavers, Cubs, a community choir, yoga and Tai Chi. As a result of the improvements, a day care centre is now in operation several days a week.
The project design and delivery team, alongside DJL Construction, was made up of architect The Finalson Partnership, project and cost management service Innov8 Development Solutions, and structural engineers Bell Munro Consulting.
