Roof protection systems for churches

We offer unlimited theft of metal cover to many churches, provided you use a forensic marking system approved by us, for example, SmartWater®. You’ll need to register your kit and display the signage.

If your church is particularly vulnerable to metal theft, you will need to install a roof protection system that is approved by us for unlimited cover to apply.

• An effective deterrent for metal thieves.
• Cost-effective even for large roof areas.
• Suitable for buildings in any location. If the security system is activated, a planned response based on your specific instructions is carried out.
• If you choose a system approved by us, we can provide unlimited cover for metal theft.

To help you choose an effective roof alarm, we developed a set of minimum performance standards for systems and identified ‘approved’ suppliers that meet those standards. If you choose a supplier approved by us, we can usually provide unlimited cover for metal theft.

Approved roof alarm suppliers

CCTV systems have become more sophisticated in recent years. They are an alternative to roof alarms, and we will consider them for roof protection on a case-by-case basis. If you do choose a CCTV system, it must:

• Meet British Standard BS EN 62676.
• Be remotely monitored by a certified remote video response centre.
• Incorporate an audit challenge facility.
• Be fitted by a UKAS accredited installer with certification to install CCTV systems.
• The battery backup to the Control and Indicating Equipment (CIE) must be a minimum of 12 hours. The system must also be capable of raising an alert for both mains and battery backup failure at the remote video response centre.

If you already have a CCTV system covering your church, it may be possible to extend it to cover your roof.

You can work out the risk of metal theft for your church by using our theft of metal checklist.

If you have any queries about protecting your church from metal theft, call our team on 0345 777 3322.