ALT Main façade of India Buildings on Bridge Street. The roof ridge is badly sagging at the north (left) side, and the chimney at the north end is out of plumb as a result. Meanwhile, the roof at the south (right) corner has also collapsed. As a result, the wallhead at that corner is no longer tied in, so it looks like it has detached, so it is not safe. Building Control officers managed to gain access to the interior from the warehouse building to the east and say that the floors inside have also given way, so it looks like the whole building is structurally compromised. A large block of stone has fallen off from the south side of the building and is now sitting on the pavement in front.

ALT Close up view of the carved pediment and chimneys above the cornicing that we will try to save if Reigart Demolition is able to safely recover it.

ALT Building Control officer showing a photograph of the collapsing roof taken from a crane earlier.

ALT Closer view of the badly warped and sagging ridge of the roof, which is pushing loads onto the wallhead of the façade.