RTC Case Studies

The owners of a 7-bedroom, mid-terraced property located near the centre of Lytham St Annes in Lancashire sought to convert their damp and underutilised cellar into a functional, stylish, and relaxing adults’ chill-out space. Inspired by a recommendation from a previous successful cellar conversion in the area, they envisioned a private retreat that would include a home cinema, wet room, and a bespoke sauna, with access from both inside and outside the property.

A 17-bedroom hotel located adjacent to the promenade underwent a complete basement conversion to transform an underused and damp lower level into a vibrant, functional space. The newly converted basement now houses a modern hotel bar and two private bedrooms, significantly enhancing the property’s usability and guest offering.

A homeowner sought to convert the basement of their two-story, double-fronted Victorian home, built around 1860, into a functional living space. The brief was to create a playroom, guest bedroom, and a wet room within the existing basement, which consisted of two rooms and a wide hallway. The project involved addressing structural, spatial, and moisture control challenges to transform the underutilised space into a comfortable and compliant living area.

Astley View Care Home, located in Euxton, Chorley, is a state-of-the-art 90-bed facility offering residential, dementia, and respite care. Spread over three stories, this luxury care home is designed to provide optimal comfort, support, and wellbeing for its residents. Boasting en-suite wet rooms, open lounges, upper-floor terraces, and a unique “market street” featuring shops, a cinema, beauty salon, and café/bistro, Astley View sets a new standard in care home design.

In its commitment to excellence, the home was developed by a team of architects and social care experts with a focus on creating a vibrant, health-conscious environment. However, during the construction phase, a significant challenge emerged that threatened the integrity of the build and the health of future residents.

RTC were delighted to be instructed by Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust to carry out a comprehensive mould clean and treatment service within the new endoscopy unit at Ormskirk District General Hospital. This work formed part of a broader investment by the Trust, which included nearly £2 million for a temporary standalone modular endoscopy unit, in addition to £500,000 allocated for upgrades to the existing unit within the hospital’s main building.

RTC, based in Blackpool, Lancashire, were appointed as the specialist contractor for an external waterproofing project at Beaverbrooks Jewellers, in the heart of Blackpool town centre. The property, originally built around 1890 and formerly used as the local Post Office, was undergoing refurbishment. As part of the specification, protecting the exposed external brickwork and stonework was a priority for the client.

To meet the demands of this high-profile heritage site, RTC applied Stormdry Masonry Protection Cream, a cutting-edge water repellent solution manufactured by Safeguard Europe and known for its superior long-term performance.

RTC is proud to have contributed technical expertise, specialist knowledge, and hands-on support to a remarkable project featured on the BBC One series DIY SOS: The Big Build and on BBC’s North-West News. This initiative aimed to complete the transformation of Canada Street in Newton Heath, Manchester, into a supportive community for ex-servicemen and women.

This particular episode focused on creating a safe, spacious, and comfortable home for Simon Flores, a former soldier and single parent, who lost his lower left leg while serving with The Rifles in Iraq in 2006. RTC was honoured to be part of a team that brought together skilled professionals and volunteers for a cause that truly matters.

RTC were proud to take part in a pioneering flood resilience project in Cumbria, which received national recognition by winning the Environment Agency’s Project Excellence Award for Climate Resilience. This groundbreaking initiative aimed to transform three properties into showcases of flood resilience, helping communities understand practical solutions to mitigate flood damage.

The first property to be completed was Botcherby Community Centre in Carlisle, a facility that had been severely damaged during Storm Desmond on 5th December 2015 and had remained largely unusable since. This project was supported by the North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC), the Environment Agency, and flood resilience expert Mary Dhonau OBE.

A residential property in Bispham Green, near Ormskirk, required a complete renovation of its wine cellar, which had become unusable due to significant water ingress. The cellar, originally designed for wine storage, suffered from persistent dampness caused by groundwater and leaks from the courtyard above. A comprehensive waterproofing and drainage solution was necessary to restore the cellar to a functional and dry condition.

In 2022, a complex waterproofing project was successfully delivered by RTC at Leyland Trucks in, one of the UK’s most prominent truck manufacturing facilities and a key site for the global PACCAR Group. The site, renowned for its efficiency and high standards, required robust waterproofing solutions for newly constructed inspection and brake testing pits, critical infrastructure to support ongoing operational improvements at the live manufacturing facility.