Property pilot

A project which offers expert advice on the maintenance and repair of traditionally constructed buildings in Stirling city is proving popular with home owners.

Since being opened to members in October 2014, the Traditional Buildings Health Check Scheme (TBHC) has seen considerable uptake in the Stirling city area.

The TBHC, the first of its kind in Scotland, is a five-year pilot project open to all owners of traditional building types within the Stirling city boundary.

The membership-based service provides impartial and expert advice on the maintenance and repair of the external fabric of traditionally constructed buildings. The scheme is operated by the Stirling City Heritage Trust and funded by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Scotland.

Members can have a full inspection of their property, allowing them to make informed decisions regarding repair work. Once an inspection has been completed TBHC members have the opportunity to apply for a TBHC grant.

William Cramb, a member who joined the scheme in May, 2015, said:“My wife and I joined the TBHS as we live in a house that is over 125 years old. We had an inspection carried out which pointed out many things that needed to be done and we set out to have all of our sash and case windows repaired and we received a 50 per cent grant to carry out this work which was a great help.

“We would advise anyone who is eligible for the TBHC Scheme to join as it can only help you improve your property and help preserve Stirling’s beautiful traditional buildings.”

If the pilot is successful, Stirling City Heritage Trust hope the TBHC can continue and grow beyond 2018.

For further information or to join, call the TBHC team on 01786 498463, email sara@scht.org.uk or go to http://www. traditionalbuildingshealthcheck. org