26th January 2026EcclesiasticalNews
A very satisfying job completed by RV Dart.
The full internal and external refurbishment of this Grade 1 listed and Scheduled Ancient Monument Completed for Winchester Cathedral included roof and masonry repairs together with structural alterations.
Specialist works included historic metal window repairs, stained glass restoration and Oak joinery throughout.
26th January 2026News
A look through the window of RV Dart’s level of expertise.
Winton Chapel, Winchester
The internal refurbishment and extension to a Victorian Chapel for The University of Winchester. The works consisted of highly detailed Oak joinery and wall panelling, the installation of a new font and Purbeck stone dais. New entrance doors and flooring.
9th December 2025News
All of the team at RV Dart would like to wish our clients, consultants and contractors a very happy Christmas.
25th November 2025EcclesiasticalLocal Authority
As part of the ongoing work at Netley Chapel RV Dart are also installing a hoist to aid the raising and lowering of materials and occasional personnel. Skill Scaffolding & Southern Hoists who are the subcontractor suggested the attached hoist given the prominent location of the job and the exposure/publicity for the charity it supports. Southern Hoists make a donation to The Breast Cancer Charity every time this is hired out so it is nice to be a part of this. RV Dart will also make a donation to the Breast Cancer Charity directly.
We are also a Hampshire County Council Framework Contractor for Lot 2 – which includes projects up to £1million. This can be anything such as Schools, Police Stations, Fire Stations, and any Public Building owned by HCC. Some of these building are Listed.
· Whilst we can undertake various types of Building projects, we are particularly passionate in Listed Building and Church Type projects. We also work closely with the National Trust at Mottisfont undertaking repairs and maintenance projects for their buildings. This can be anything from gate replacements to full house refurbishments.
Project Team
· Due to our size, we can offer a personal and collaborative approach to all our projects. Mike Westhead will be actively involved in overseeing our professional, close knit team during the term of the projects.
29th September 2025News
Good progress continues to be made by RV Dart at the Netley Chapel. Photos of last week’s successful crane lift of the main scaffolding beams.The scaffolding to the tower has been erected to then allow the masonry repairs to commence. Thank you to the whole team and for the good weather.
27th September 2025News
We operate throughout Hampshire and neighbouring counties, generally within an hour or 50mile radius of our offices based in Romsey, Hampshire. We have operated from a permanent office and commercial unit for the last 15+years. We also have a general builder’s yard locally to our office. We have a good stock of general building materials, including general plant and equipment.
We are also proud members of The Chartered Institute of Building. This qualification allows the company to have Chartered Building Company status.We are members of the NHBC. We hold Silver membership for Construction Line, CHAS accredited, and Quality Assured to ISO 9001. We are Fully Insured with Public and Employers’ liability cover at £10milion. We also hold Professional indemnity Insurance up to £2million,We are Members with HCS Safety in Southampton. They are on call for all our projects. We use them for our H&S advice and inspections. They are also local and know the area well.
We carry out a broad range of building work including New Build & Extensions, Alterations & Refurbishments, Building Maintenance, and Historic Buildings work.
28th August 2025EcclesiasticalLocal Authority
We have just been awarded the Phase 1 works for the structural repairs to Netley Chapel at Royal Victoria County Park. This is the scaffold design and erection. Phase 2 will consist of repointing, brickwork replacement, cintec ties and associated internal repairs. This phase will follow on after the scaffold is erected. We are working alongside Hampshire County Councils’ Structural Engineers, Architectural and QS team.
This project is being completed whilst the chapel remains open.
18th December 2024News
RV Dart would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all of our sub-contractors, suppliers and consultants who have worked with us in the last twelve months to achieve our goals. We wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas and a purposeful and prosperous New Year.
7th May 2024News
RV Dart has been awarded the project at Picket Piece Village Hall and Community Centre. The scheme consists of a new extension which includes a new bar, toilets and kitchen. 
