RTC news releases
RTC wins Business Awards UK 2024 Contractor of the Year
RTC are thrilled to announce that we have recently won the 2024 Contractor of the Year at the Business Awards UK 2024 Construction and Engineering Awards. Along with winning Contractor
RTC to complete waterproofing works in £7.5m Blackpool Council Stanley Buildings transformation
RTC have been appointed as the specialist waterproofing contractor as part of the major conversion of the 1930s Blackpool Council art deco Stanley Buildings into a £7.5m business hub. The
Awaab’s Law Consultation: Government proposes swift action to address social housing hazards
On the 9th January 2024, the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) launched its Awaab’s Law Consultation. A new legal requirement is proposed for landlords to investigate hazards
RTC visit KÖSTER BAUCHEMIE AG
Andrew & Jamie were recently invited to attend the Koster Bauchemie AG factory in Aurich, Germany. Koster Bauchemie AG is a manufacturer of waterproofing systems and one of the companies
Government guidance on damp and mould
The government has released some guidance on ‘understanding and addressing the health risks of damp and mould in the home’. The guidance is a direct response to the coroners report
Awaab’s Law makes Social Housing Regulation reform
Awaab’s Law is now on the statue book, as the reforms to the Social Housing Regulation Act, becomes Law. These new rules require social housing landlords to fix damp and
RTC win Outstanding Customer Service Award at the 2023 PCA Best Practice Awards
We are thrilled to announce that we have recently been awarded the Outstanding Customer Service Award, by the industry’s governing body, The PCA. RTC secured the Outstanding Customer Service accolade,
North-West property care expert appears on GB News with 10 tips to avoid getting ripped off by tradesmen
On Saturday 24th June, co-founder and surveyor at RTC, Andrew Bradshaw, was asked to appear on GB News to offer advice and guidance on how to avoid getting ripped off
The property care issues you need to look out for when buying a home
Buying or selling a property can be a stressful experience; one of the most arduous someone can go through. What can make the whole process even worse is coming to
Cavity wall insulation – facts and benefits
BBC News have recently reported on a tenant’s claim that cavity wall insulation has led to nearly a decade of damp conditions in his flat. The tenant, Blaan Paterson, who
Free surveys – can you afford one?
Free surveys will continue to always be a constant hot topic throughout the daily life of a damp-proofing company. “X company offers free surveys, so I’m not sure why I’d
RTC delivering CPD to property professionals and organisations, including local authority’s, housing associations and architect firms
RTC have been making the rounds recently, delivering CPD to property professionals and organisations, including local authority’s, housing associations and architect firms. These informational and educational CPD presentations, conducted by Andrew
Importance of waterproofing design specialists highlighted in building warranty technical manual changes
Building warranty providers, LABCW and NHBC, have recently updated their technical manuals with further changes to their requirements when it comes to basement waterproofing following the release of the latest
‘Re-imagining the Harris’ – RTC carry out basement waterproofing in £10.7m project
RTC are extremely proud to be the contractor of choice to carry out basement waterproofing works within the Harris Museum as part of the ‘Re-imagining the Harris’ project. The basement
‘Awaab’s Law’ – Government announce new amendment to Social Housing Regulation Bill
The government has recently announced that there will be a new amendment to the Social Housing Regulation Bill, introducing ‘Awaab’s Law’. Awaab’s Law will force social landlords to fix damp
RTC insurance backed guarantee changes from GPI to QANW
There has been an administration change of our insurance backed guarantee scheme, which has started to move from GPI/Accelerant Insurance UK Limited to QANW. GPI was bought by the Accelerant
RTC carrying out waterproofing project in historic Manchester Metropolitan University £10m refurbishment
RTC are proud to be the preferred contractor to carry out waterproofing within the grade two-listed Grosvenor West building, the historic home of the Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan
RTC present at Avery & Co’s informative Annual CPD Conference 2022 – Residential Survey and Valuation
We recently attended the Avery & Co Annual CPD Conference 2022 at The Yacht Club, Liverpool Marina. The event was host to nearly 100 industry professionals and had 7 experts
Local Blackpool charity providing support to vulnerable 16 – 25 year olds
In aid of World Food Day this year, we held a collection for the amazing local charity, Streetlife, which is one of the many charities we support. We collected a
Energy crisis; hidden costs you may have overlooked
The energy crisis is taking toll as bills are set to rise to an average of £3,000 per year next April, resulting in over 8 million UK households living in
Awaab Ishak: Mould in Rochdale flat causes 2-year-old boys death, coroner rules
We are deeply saddened to read the recent news about the death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak, which, according to the coroner’s report, resulted from a severe respiratory condition from prolonged
Flood Action Week 2022 – steps you can follow to stop the worst from happening
Flood Action Week 2022 Flood Action Week takes place from 7 – 13 November 2022 and is focused on encouraging people to know what actions they can take themselves to
RTC secure 2 awards at prestigious 2022 PCA awards night
We are extremely proud to announce that we have recently won two prestigious awards at the 2022 PCA Best Practice Awards Dinner, held at The State, University of Warwick. RTC
RTC achieve 2 awards at the 2020 PCA awards night
RTC are proud to announce that at the recent PCA awards night, we took home 2 awards and were recognised as the PCA Contractor of the Year along with our
Preserving the North-West for 30 Years
A NORTH WEST-based company is this year celebrating a significant milestone. RTC, who are experts in building preservation and basement and structural waterproofing, marks its 30th anniversary. Co-founders and company
Covid-19 Latest Update
Working Safely In People’s Homes During COVID 19 How We Will Protect Us & You 1.0 INTRODUCTION Following the latest lockdown and in-line with Government guidelines, we are pleased
Meet the expert
Andrew Bradshaw – CSTDB, CSSW, AIMMM Andrew is Partner, Co-Founder and Surveyor at RTC which has been in business for over 30 years. He is a fully qualified damp,
RTC – the story so far
Welcome into the world RTC… The year was 1990. Margaret Thatcher resigned as the Prime Minister, England reached the semi-finals of the World Cup and the blockbuster Pretty Woman hit
Homes Act 2018 – ds dampness back in the spotlight?
With the great calamity that Brexit has turned into it has felt like nothing else is going on in the world. Amongst all this commotion it would have been easy
Property Care Association, Qualified Technicians Exam (PCAQT)
RTC are proud to announce that remedial technicians, Kevin Ashcroft, Ben Willacy, Joshua Bradshaw, Michael Green and Richard Bates have all recently passed their Property Care Association, Qualified Technicians Exam
PCA Awards 2016
BLACKPOOL-based company RTC, which specialises in building preservation and structural waterproofing, has been recently Highly Commended in the ‘Outstanding Customer Service’ Award Category at the 2016 Property Care Association Awards.
PCA appoints new chairman
Andrew Bradshaw has been elected chairman of the national trade body The Property Care Association. Andrew, of Blackpool-based Remedial Treatment Consultants (RTC), has been appointed for a two year term
RTC awarded Which? Trusted trader status
RTC are pleased to announce we have become the first preservation company on the Fylde Coast to be awarded Which? Trusted Trader Status, an endorsement scheme to help customers find
RTC Technicians Gain NVQs
RTC are delighted to annouce technicians Kevin Ashcroft and David Martin have obtained their NVQ level 2 qualifications in Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing. They are two of only eleven
The PCA Promise
Thanks to the Property Care Association (PCA) clients of RTC have an extra level of peace of mind. Under a new guarantee scheme the PCA now offer the ‘PCA Promise’.
Northern area chairman appointed at the PCA
Andrew Bradshaw, a partner at RTC has been appointed as the Northern Area Chairman of the Property Care Association (PCA). The Association represents the UK’s damp-proofing and timber preservation industries,
Andrew Bradshaw voted onto PCA board
Damp proofing expert Andrew Bradshaw has been voted onto board of the Property Care Association (PCA). The Association represents the UK’s damp-proofing and timber preservation industries, as well as structural
RTC Gains TrustMark accreditation
Local company RTC is one of the first companies on the Fylde Coast to become a TrustMark registered firm. TrustMark is an exciting new industry initiative supported by Government and
RTC partners attain CSSW qualification
RTC partners Andrew Bradshaw and Jamie Willacy have attained the remedial surveying qualification for Structural Waterproofing (CSSW). The CSSW qualification is the highest accreditation a surveyor can achieve in the
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