Asbestos was a popular building material between the 1950s and the 1980s, due to its strength, ability to resist heat and sound absorption properties. However, it was soon discovered that the toxins within the fibres were extremely damaging to human health, causing lung cancer and mesothelioma. It is estimated that asbestos has been responsible for approximately 3500 deaths, a figure that is expected to rise over the next ten years. It is for these reasons that it is vital that any property owner that is concerned that there is asbestos present in their building, seeks a survey from an accredited specialist in the removal of asbestos South Wales area.

RJ Environmental Services Ltd are one such company that specialises in the removal of asbestos South Wales; they are ISO 9001 accredited and their employees are all knowledgeable of the best ways to handle asbestos in a safe manner. As providers of general building services for a number of years, they are well acquainted with building infrastructure.

There are two main stages that the company will follow when asked to survey a property. These are known in the trade as management surveys and demolition surveys.
Management asbestos surveys South Wales are required to monitor and manage the asbestos in a building whilst it is occupied. Demolition surveys are necessary when a building is to be demolished, refurbished or upgraded.

It is essential that a demolition and refurbishment survey takes place before any work is carried out on a property, so that asbestos risk can be assessed. One identified, the company can then have the asbestos safely removed.

For further information about the different types of asbestos and how to identify whether it may be present in your property, take a look at this asbestos South Wales specialist’s website. Alternatively, if you require a survey to be carried out in your property, contact a member of their team on their local telephone number.

It is estimated that around 3500 people die each year from asbestos related illnesses, the most common of these are asbestos related lung cancer and mesothelioma. Asbestos was a widely used building material from the 1950s right up until the mid 1980s. Whilst much of the asbestos in buildings has been removed over the years, there is thought to be many tonnes still present in homes and business premises across the UK. With asbestos related illnesses expected to rise over the next decade, it is essential that any property owner that suspects that there is asbestos present in their building, seeks professional help from a specialist in the removal of asbestos Cardiff area.

RJ Environmental Services Ltd have been providing general building services for a number of years, they are also fully approved asbestos Cardiff removal contractors. When working with asbestos, contractors should be highly knowledgeable and they should always adhere to strict health and safety guidelines. Home and business owners can rest assured that any work carried out by this company will be of a quality standard as they are ISO 9001 accredited.

They offer a range of asbestos removal services, specifically encasement of asbestos materials. Otherwise known as encapsulation, this method is ideal for properties where complete removal of asbestos materials is difficult. Encapsulation Cardiff works by encasing the asbestos in a protective material that prevents fibres and toxic material from coming into contact with individuals that use the building.

The staff at RJ Environmental Services Ltd are fully trained to identify the numerous varieties of asbestos, contain and completely remove the material from a property.

Property owners that are concerned that there may be asbestos present in the infrastructure of their home or business should give this specialist in asbestos Cardiff a call via their local number or fill out their online contact form. They also have a range of information on their site that could help you to learn a little more about asbestos.