Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Building Services in Pitlochry
Established in 1947, RW Bell Building Services has evolved from a specialist electrical contractor into a comprehensive building services provider serving domestic, commercial, and industrial clients across Scotland. Our journey began in Pitlochry, Highland Perthshire, where we expanded our expertise to include joinery, plumbing, heating, renewables, and audio-visual systems to meet growing customer demand. With a team of approximately 70 skilled professionals and a fleet of vehicles operating throughout Scotland, we deliver projects ranging from minor repairs to full-scale renovations and renewable technology installations. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by accreditations from industry leaders such as SELECT, Gas Safe, and NICEIC, alongside recognition through awards including Best Electrical Contractor at the 2019 Scottish Home Improvement Awards. We maintain a customer-centric approach, with 24/7 emergency call-out services for plumbing and electrical works, ensuring reliability for both homeowners and businesses.Our long-standing reputation for excellence is reflected in testimonials praising our professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex projects as main contractors. As a locally rooted company, we prioritise community engagement while maintaining national standards of workmanship. Our directors bring decades of industry experience, with leadership roles in organisations like the Scottish Electrical Contractors Association. Through strategic growth and investment in staff development, including award-winning apprenticeships, we continue to uphold our founding principle of delivering exceptional service since the post-war era. This combination of heritage, technical expertise, and modern service delivery positions us as trusted partners for building projects of all scales.
Services
Electrical Services
Plumbing and Heating
Joinery
Audio Visual
Renewables
EV Car Charging
Emergency Repairs
Full Renovations
Renewable Technology
Main Contracting
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience in the building industry
- Our team consists of certified experts with industry accreditations
- We offer 24/7 emergency call-out services for urgent needs
- We provide comprehensive services from minor repairs to full renovations
- Our apprenticeship programme develops skilled tradespeople for the future
Associations and certifications
- SELECT
- Gas Safe Register
- NICEIC
- SNIPEF
- OFTEC
- Renewable Energy Consumer Code
- Microgeneration Certification Scheme
- Confederation of Aerial Industries
- Trustmark
- Perth & Kinross Better Business Partnership
What people say
Top notch service
Efficient and tidy
Excellent customer service
Highly skilled team
Prompt emergency response
Services
Electrical Services
We deliver comprehensive electrical solutions for domestic, commercial, and industrial clients across Scotland. Our qualified engineers handle everything from routine maintenance to complete rewires and installations. With SELECT accreditation and decades of experience, we ensure all work meets current regulations and industry standards while maintaining our 2011 award for Best Delivery of Customer Service.
Plumbing and Heating
Our SNIPEF-accredited plumbers provide full heating and plumbing solutions for residential and business properties. Services include system installations, bathroom refurbishments, and emergency repairs. We specialise in modern heating technologies while maintaining traditional craftsmanship standards that have earned customer trust since our 1947 founding.
Renewable Energy
We install solar panels and other renewable energy systems with MCS certification. Our expertise covers domestic and commercial renewable technology projects, supported by our accreditation with the Renewable Energy Consumer Code. This service division reflects our commitment to sustainable building practices while maintaining our core electrical and plumbing heritage.
EV Car Charging
As OLEV-approved installers, we provide electric vehicle charging point installations across Scotland. Our service includes site assessment, installation, and compliance certification. This specialist offering builds on our electrical expertise while supporting the transition to low-emission transport solutions for domestic and commercial clients.
Joinery Services
Our joinery department handles projects from minor repairs to complete renovations. We specialise in custom woodwork solutions for residential properties and commercial spaces. This service line, established in the early 2000s, complements our core electrical and plumbing offerings while expanding our capability to manage full building projects as main contractors.
People
Stephen Carruthers
Managing Director
With over 30 years in the industry, Stephen has led RW Bell since 1997. He previously served on SELECT's Central Board and chaired the Tayside Branch, combining strategic leadership with deep electrical sector knowledge since joining in 1983.
Alan Smith
Director
Alan has 35+ years' experience, progressing from apprentice to director in 1999. He manages electrical and renewable divisions, overseeing design and contract management while maintaining technical expertise developed through decades of hands-on industry involvement.
Greg Carruthers
Director
Appointed director in 2015 after joining as apprentice in 2005, Greg manages building services contracts and audio-visual departments. He also serves as Watch Commander at Pitlochry Fire Station, demonstrating leadership across both business and community roles.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Scotland with primary bases in Pitlochry, Aviemore, and Inverness.
Are you accredited by industry bodies?
Yes, we hold accreditations with SELECT, Gas Safe, NICEIC, and other leading industry organisations.
Do you offer emergency services?
We provide 24/7 emergency call-out services for plumbing and electrical issues.
What building services do you offer?
We provide electrical, plumbing, joinery, renewable energy, and AV networking services for all property types.
Can you handle large-scale projects?
Yes, we manage complete renovations and new builds as main contractors with our multi-trade team.
