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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore our FAQs to find answers to common questions about our services, sectors, and expertise. We aim to provide clear and concise information to help you understand how we can assist with your specific needs.

Can decarbonisation work be carried out in occupied properties? →

The level of disruption depends on the measures being installed. For example, LED lighting or controls upgrades may be relatively quick, while insulation, heating or ventilation works can require more...

What improvements can reduce a building’s energy use? →

RS Specialist Contractors can deliver the construction and refurbishment elements of these upgrades, including associated repairs and finishing works. Improving several connected elements together can provide better results than isolated...

What is decarbonisation in a building project? →

RS Specialist Contractors delivers practical upgrade works that support wider decarbonisation plans. The right measures depend on the building type, existing condition, occupancy, energy use and available budget, so projects...

Do you work with building-control requirements? →

We can coordinate with the client’s design team, building-control body and other relevant specialists where needed. Early planning is important because it helps ensure that materials, construction details, records and...

Can you help after a building survey identifies defects? →

This is particularly useful where reports identify a mixture of issues across different trades, such as damaged fabric, fire-stopping gaps, defective doors, damp, poor insulation, accessibility concerns or outdated finishes....

What does building compliance mean for an existing property? →

RS Specialist Contractors helps clients translate identified compliance issues into practical works. We review the project scope, work with relevant reports or specifications and deliver remedial or improvement works that...

Can you repair or replace fire doors? →

A fire door only performs as intended when the complete door set is correctly specified, fitted and maintained. We focus on addressing defects identified through inspections or fire-risk assessments, while...

Why is fire stopping important in a building? →

It is especially important in blocks of flats, care settings, schools, hospitals, offices and other multi-occupancy buildings. RS Specialist Contractors can carry out remedial fire-stopping works to address identified defects...

What fire-safety works can RS Specialist Contractors carry out? →

The correct work depends on the building’s fire-risk assessment, construction and use. We can survey the relevant areas, identify the scope of remedial work required and complete installations in a...

Do you manage the whole refurbishment project? →

Depending on the project, this may include strip-out, repairs, decorating, flooring, ceilings, joinery, mechanical and electrical works, fire-safety improvements and finishing works. We provide a clear scope, programme and communication...

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