Riley Waterhouse is a UK-based Microsoft SQL Server consultancy, helping organisations keep their data platforms reliable, performant, and secure.
Founded in 2011, we specialise exclusively in the Microsoft SQL Server data platform. We don’t try to be a general IT provider – our focus is deep, hands-on database expertise where it matters most.
We work with development teams, IT departments, and business leaders who rely on SQL Server for critical systems and need confidence that their databases will scale, recover, and perform under pressure.
What We Do
We provide practical, expert support across the full SQL Server lifecycle, including:
- SQL Server performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Proactive database support and Remote DBA services
- Health checks and platform reviews
- Database design and architecture guidance
- Upgrades, migrations, and cloud readiness
- Recovery from corruption, data loss, or critical incidents
- SQL Server security, encryption, auditing, and CIS Benchmark compliance
- Database DevOps: source control, CI/CD, and release automation
Our work is collaborative – we integrate with your existing teams to provide specialist expertise where you need it, without unnecessary overhead or long-term lock-in.
How We Work
Clients typically come to us when:
- Performance problems are affecting users or revenue
- Databases have grown beyond their original design
- Internal teams need senior SQL Server expertise
- Risk needs to be reduced around availability, recovery, or security
- A second opinion is required before a major change
We focus on clear communication, practical fixes, and measurable improvements — not vague recommendations or theoretical best practices.
Why Riley Waterhouse
- Specialists, not generalists – SQL Server is all we do
- Proven experience – supporting production systems since 2011
- Independent and pragmatic – advice based on what actually works
- Trusted Microsoft Partner
- Flexible engagement models – from short reviews to ongoing support
About the Founder
Riley Waterhouse was founded by Kevan Riley, a SQL Server consultant with decades of experience designing, supporting, and rescuing SQL Server systems.
Kevan is actively involved in the SQL Server community and regularly speaks at user groups and events, sharing real-world experience gained from working with organisations of all sizes.
You can read more about Kevan’s background and experience here: https://rileywaterhouse.co.uk/about/kevan-riley/
Company Details
Riley Waterhouse Limited
Registered in England & Wales
Company Number: 07883736
Registered Office:
Strawberry Fields Digital Hub
Euxton Lane
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1PS
Registered under the Data Protection Act. Registration No. Z3241227