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Our pre survey will eliminate the installations that are not suitable for pulse testing. However if it is found that the installation has made the building more airtight then background ventilation will have to be installed.…

The ideal candidate would come from the replacement window industry or have a building control/approved inspector background with experience of conducting inspections on various types of buildings and properties. The role requires someone with a broad range of technical expertise and a strong understanding of building regulations.…

The research reveals that the average cost of resolving a DIY disaster is £4,861, but one in 10 have spent over £10,000 on fixing the issues.…

Even though we hope it won’t happen, sometimes home improvement projects don’t go to plan…

RISA is looking to develop their team with the addition of a Fenestration and General Building Inspector to join the business. The role would be based from home and the projects are scattered throughout the north west and on a national level.…

A recent survey revealed that just 46% of homeowners are unsure what Section 75 is and that 80% of people have never made a claim against it. Given this piece of legislation has been in place since the Consumer Credit Act of 1974 that’s a surprisingly low number.…

How can RISA help me with a Section 75 claim? If you’ve had your windows and doors replaced in your home and you bought them using either a credit card or a loan then you could be covered by Section 75.…

We launched our Expert Witness service at the start of 2020. The demand over the past 12 months has been unprecedented and we have since had to double our capacity.…

To manage the risks of COVID-19 we've made significant changes to RISA working practices while still allowing for a robust, full inspection that meets our high standards.…

RISA Director of Operations Dave Mechem explains all about the inspections his assessors carry out in the thousands every year.…