Are you looking to change your home in time for summer? Maybe you feel like you need more space and don’t know how to do it. Well let RJ Environmental Services help you add an extension onto your property. A property extension can open up your home and can give you that study or games room that you’ve always wanted. If you’ve had a new arrival to your family, you could use the extension to create another bedroom. The possibilities are endless but only if you choose the right company to help you extend your home. Here are some benefits to extending your property:- Read the rest of this entry »

With over 11 million people in Great Britain living with long term illness, impairment or disability we at RJ Environmental Services believe the housing market needs to catch up to their needs. The most common impairments often affect mobility causing a high percentage of people living in the UK to require use of a wheelchair. Wheelchair usage can be difficult to cope with especially if you are living in an unsuitable environment. One in three households with a disabled person reported living in un-satisfactory accommodation according to the English Home Condition Survey 2004, if you are this position here are 3 ways we can help: Read the rest of this entry »

When choosing RJ Environmental Services to look after your property you can have peace of mind that you will be receiving a hassle-free service as we take care of all aspects of property maintenance from basic repairs to complete property refurbishments. We provide full property maintenance to landlords, lettings agents and commercial property agents in Newport and the surrounding areas.

Working with a professional and well established property maintenance company can save you valuable time, money and stress. Maintaining a property yourself can be costly as you have to fork out for your own tools and materials and if anything goes wrong it can soon escalate into an unmanageable job. Hiring a range of different companies to complete work can also be an expensive option, but we offer you an integrated service.

We understand that your time is precious so to save time instead of waiting around for unreliable companies to fix your problems or trying to find the time to do it yourself, RJ Environmental Services will be there when you need us to repair and maintain your property as quickly as possible. Here at RJ Environmental Services we specialise is a range of different services including property maintenance on a range of different properties so we have the experienced staff to deal with your issue efficiently and professionally. When we look after your property we can ensure all repairs and improvements are taken care.

One call to us today is all you need for an exceptional property maintenance service. To find out more about our building services in Newport and the surrounding areas, call us today on: 01443 477 070 or contact us here and someone will get back to you.

Asbestos was widely used as a heat-resistant building material and an electrical insulator from the 1950’s onwards however its dangers were not fully appreciated until the mid-1970s, when asbestos became recognised as a medical condition. Asbestos is made up from dust particles which are needle like crystals which work their way across the lung tissue and may pierce the lung and scrape against the chest wall causing inflammation.

The Dangers

As we mentioned in a previous post asbestos can result from minor exposure for example if you would have stripped a pipe of its lagging many years ago you probably would have been exposed to asbestos. However excess exposure to asbestos dust can increase the chances of lung cancer. Because of the increasing awareness of the dangers of asbestos from the 1980’s onwards there was severe curbing of its use in construction and refurbishment and recent years there has been strict controls on its removal and disposal. There is currently thought to be over a million commercial buildings in the UK that contain asbestos materials.

Asbestos Removal

Asbestos removal is necessarily one of the most highly legislated services in the UK and is an extremely specialised occupation. Asbestos removal should be carried out only by companies which are licensed and fully qualified to do so. There are penalties if you, as building owner or landlord, fail to appoint an organisation with the compulsory credentials.

The first step is to request a full survey from a qualified specialist such as RJ Environmental Services. We can advise you on all aspects of the process to find out the best course of action for your property. If you require more information on our services then call us today on: 01443 477 070 or contact us here.

We all know asbestos isn’t good for our health but do we really know and understand the health risks involved? Exposure to asbestos fibres can increase the risk of serious diseases which are responsible for around 4500 deaths a year.

The Four Main Diseases Attributed to Asbestos Are:

Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a cancer which affects the lining of your lungs and the lining of your lower digestive tract. This type of cancer is nearly always related to asbestos exposure and is very hard to notice this kind of disease so early diagnosis is rare.

Asbestos related lung cancer

There are not many statistics about asbestos related lung cancer as it’s almost impossible to distinguish the difference between this and lung cancer caused by smoking and other causes. It works and looks exactly the same, however, it’s estimated that for every mesothelioma death there is a diagnosis of asbestos related lung cancer.

Asbestosis

Is a serious scarring condition of the lungs that normally occurs after great periods of exposure to asbestos over a prolonged period of time. Asbestosis causes progressive shortness of breath and in some cases can be fatal.

Pleural thickening

This normally happens after many years of regular asbestos exposure. Pleural thickening causes the lining of the lung to thicken and swell; this can cause shortness of breath and make the chest area very uncomfortable.

Remember up until about 40 years ago schools, houses and buildings were constructed using asbestos so if you are worried about asbestos in your building, then you need our experts at RJ Environmental who can assess and remove it safely. For more information about our asbestos and building services in Newport give us a call on: or contact us here.

Up until 1972 the majority of the buildings in this country were constructed using asbestos; these buildings included schools and homes. For a long time no one had any idea that breathing in asbestos was deadly and could result in lung restrictive illnesses and death. We now understand that asbestos only becomes a threat to humans when it’s disturbed. Asbestos has to be removed incredibly carefully and here at RJ Environmental we specialise in safe and secure asbestos removal in Cardiff.

Where Can You Find Asbestos?

Asbestos can be found in various places around the home and in large buildings like hospitals and schools. It can be found in:

-    Asbestos cement products like roofs, wall cladding, downpipes and gutters
-    Floor tiles hidden under carpets, textiles in your fuse boxes and composites in toilet cisterns
-    AIB (Asbestos Insulation Board) used for things like fireproofing, partition walls, ceiling tiles
-    Lagging and insulation

It’s important to remember that asbestos is only dangerous when it is damaged or disturbed so if you are planning on carrying out work on a building and you suspect that asbestos may be present then it’s always best to call in the professionals who can assess it and remove it safely. Here at RJ Environmentals we have a full Health & Safety Executive approval as a Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor.

Our asbestos services include the removal of asbestos, working on surfaces that may contain asbestos and encasement and signage of asbestos material. We also have a 24 hour emergency call out service so we are always on hand to help you out and ensure a safe working environment for all our customers.

So if you suspect asbestos in your building get in touch with us today by calling 01443 477 070 or fill in an online contact form here.

Even as we are deep into 2012 and years and years away from the time when asbestos was regularly used as a building material (between the 1950’s through to the mid-1980’s) there are still many materials which have some sort of asbestos component inside of them. We all know the health dangers attached to asbestos, so if you ever believe there is asbestos inside your home or workplace, it is essential that immediate action be taken – which means contacting the team at RJ Environmental Services Ltd. your experts in asbestos in Newport, and having it comprehensively removed.

But what should you do when you are first dealing with asbestos before contacting a team that thoroughly understands the material? Make sure to read on to find out all that you need to know!

Never Aggravate Asbestos

Like a cartoon cat trying not to awaken the big, angry sleeping dog, asbestos does not usually pose a risk until it is damaged or disturbed, so you always need to remember never to aggravate it when coming into contact with it. This is because the asbestos will release tiny fibres into the air which can be extremely harmful to your health when breathed in – with large amounts of the fibres causing problems as serious as lung disease and cancer.

So the answer isn’t so much to ‘deal’ with asbestos, but instead to leave it as it is and contact us as soon as you can.

Then let us Deal with it

Then after getting in touch, our team of asbestos experts will deal with the asbestos for you, carrying out a structured process which first identifies the type of asbestos that is actually inside of your property, then safely removes it and therefore takes away any possible risk – and finally can then remedy any structural damage that may have been caused due to removing this building material. If you are worried that there is asbestos inside your home or workplace, get in touch right away.

If you want a building company that can offer the full package then RJ Environmental are the people to call. We can carry out anything from building extensions and electrical work, to rubbish clearance and timber work. We have a team of fully trained and highly qualified electricians on hand to take care of a wide range of electrical installation in Bridgend.

Here at RJ Environmental we strive to offer the full service, so whether your family has outgrown your house and you need an extension equipped with all the necessary electrical cables and equipment, or your conservatories are just a bit too cold to enjoy and you need a heating system fitted, we can do it all for you. Hiring us to complete the whole job alleviates the need for you to call up a number of contractors for quotes, and having lots of different people in and out of your home.

Here are some of the services that our electrical contractors can provide for you:

- Electrical installation
- Heating systems installation
- Plumbing, pipework
- Stud walls
- Drainage
- Bricklaying

Our electrical contractors also work closely with housing and local authorities, installing all necessary disabled facilities like disabled WC panic alarms and any other electrical installation that is required to keep the houses/flats at a high standard. They are also very experienced in adapting kitchens and bathroom for people with special needs, allowing them to live a more comfortable life and making day to day chores much easier.

Be sure to browse our website to see the full range of services that we have to offer. If you can’t find what you are looking for then please don’t hesitate to give us a call and you can be sure we will help you in any way we can. For our contact details or to fill in a contact form online click here.

It doesn’t matter whether you’ve just stepped onto the property market or you’re the owner of a highly successful business, your property should reflect you and what you stand for. A crumbling roof and cracked bricks will have a negative effect should you have visitors; this will immediately have an impact on how people view you. To combat against this, it’s vitally important that you undertake building maintenance, but if your property is beyond maintaining then the building refurbishments Cardiff service that we provide here at RJ Environmental Services Ltd is perfect. Established for many years, we pride ourselves on providing a range of solutions, and we’re confident that, no matter what your individual needs, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.

The property market is a difficult place at the moment, and for many homeowners it’s a struggle to be able to afford a property that meets your needs perfectly. Have you got a family that’s ever expanding, and are finding it a stretch fitting everyone in your current house? If so, there is an affordable solution to increase the space in your property. We offer a professional service for building alterations, whether that’s a full extension or smaller alterations, we can help; you could also look at elements such as conservatories Cardiff that will not only increase space but also add to the value of your home too.

You’ll be amazed at the wide array of services that our team are able to undertake, from plumbing to guttering to drainage, we really do it all! We consider ourselves experts in the industry and are keen to continue to build on our already outstanding reputation, to strive to build relationships, further our success and share our expertise with others.

Regardless of what your home or business is used for, and what your requirements are, you can be confident of finding your ideal solution here at RJ Environmental Services Ltd. Feel free to browse our website today to find out more about the unrivalled services that our team provide.

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Asbestos was a widely used material in the building industry from the 1950s right through to the late 1980s and it wasn’t until later in that time period that the dangers became apparent. Unfortunately, around 3500 people die each year from an asbestos related disease, and this is because there are many older buildings in which it can still be found. As it is such a harmful material, it has to be handled with care and can only be removed by fully trained asbestos contractors Newport, such as the team here at RJ Environmental Services. We have many years’ experience in the industry and are qualified to carry out asbestos removal. We pride ourselves on the service we deliver and will work with you to devise a solution that is ideal for your exact requirements.

It’s important that, when working with asbestos, safe working practices are maintained and this is something that you can be confident of with our team. We are fully approved as a licenced asbestos removal contractor and have a variety of industry recognised accreditations to add further attributes to our already outstanding service.

There are various stages of asbestos and it’s vital that you spot it early on to prevent any long lasting damage. However, to the untrained eye, it can be difficult to easily assess so if you require any assistance at all, it’s important that you contact one of our team to discuss how we can help you.

Asides from being in various forms, asbestos can also be found in many locations because of its popularity in the building industry years ago. From roofing, pipework’s and even garage doors Cardiff, it can be hidden in many places.

If you require a team of fully trained and highly qualified asbestos contractors Newport then don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of us here at RJ Environmental Services today. Just call us on 01443 477070 to discuss your personal requirements in further detail.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by RJ Environmental Services. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of RJ Environmental Services, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.