How to avoid risking your employees' health with asbestos Thanks to the Health and Safety Act 2015, every employee has the right to the highest level of protection from workplace health and safety risks.  The Act also outlines the role of a PCBU, the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking, as the main person responsible for health and safety duties. This person must ensure the health and safety of workers, as well as anyone else who might be impacted, such as customers or the general public. So how can you, as a PCBU, help to minimise risks to those on site? Be aware of the rea ..read more

Why it’s important to hire experts for building demolition Demolition work can be a dangerous and difficult job. From safety to speed, here’s why it’s important to hire building demolition experts for projects in New Zealand. Any kind of construction or demolition work requires a good balance of skills, experience, the right tools, and a good level of caution and care. Naturally, it is therefore best to hire building demolition experts for commercial or residential projects in New Zealand. Here’s a little more about why this is a task best left for those who tick all the boxes. Safety fo ..read more

Contaminated Soil & Environmental Clean in Porirua Type of asbestos: Chrysotile Project: Upper Main Drive, Kenepuru When we were contacted by the client for an asbestos removal and demolition quote, we responded within in 24 hours. It wasn’t long after that before we were setting up the site and carrying out the work. Location Kenepuru, Porirua Asbestos Removal and Demolition for Contaminated Soil and Environmental Clean One of the ways PRO Environmental Services sets ourselves apart is with both Class A and Class B asbestos removalists. Essentially, this means we are fully certifie ..read more

Ohakune School Environmental Cleaning Project: An environmental clean of a 350m2 roof void in Ohakune School. We completed this project over two stages due to works happening in two separate buildings. Location Ohakune Environmental Cleaning Contaminated areas are very common in New Zealand, and we have attended numerous jobs that required an environmental clean in the past. This is usually caused by cross-contamination from previous contractors, or by poor asbestos removal before the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016 were introduced. The Asbestos Removal Process at ..read more

Why asbestos is often only found in emergencies Asbestos exposure often becomes a problem after an emergency in New Zealand. Here’s why these scenarios are so common, and what you can do about it. It’s not uncommon to check the news in New Zealand and hear about a fire or other emergency that has caused huge damage to a property, only for that damage to expose asbestos to anyone on site. For example, when buildings at an Auckland school caught fire in November of last year, the entire school had to close down due to the risk of asbestos. So why is it so common for asbestos to become an is ..read more

How do you know if you need expert mould removal? You may need expert mould removal to ensure stubborn mould growth on your property. Here’s the difference an expert makes, and when you might need one. Mould is a persistent, serious problem for many New Zealand homes. Even with the implementation of the Healthy Homes standards, an estimated 28,000 homes across the country still deal with constant mould and dampness. While many people will work to remove the mould for themselves, there may be a time when you start to wonder if you need expert mould removal, and what a difference that could ..read more

3 scenarios that might need environmental cleaning PRO Environmental Services offers professional cleaning across Wellington and surrounding areas. Here are 3 scenarios where you might benefit from our services. PRO Environmental Services is known across Wellington and the surrounding regions as one of the top names in asbestos removal. However, we also offer professional environmental cleaning, which is an essential service for many homes and workplaces in New Zealand. If you’re unsure if you require expert professional environmental cleaning, don’t hesitate to contact us with your quest ..read more

What are the signs of asbestos exposure? Symptoms of asbestos exposure don’t occur until decades later. Here are some of the most common signs of asbestos exposure, from chest pain to dry coughs. Asbestos poisoning is a deadly illness that stems from being exposed to asbestos containing materials (ACM). At PRO Environmental Services, we specialise in asbestos removal from residential and commercial properties in New Zealand. Sadly, asbestos-related illnesses are still relatively common across the country. Approximately 100 Kiwis are diagnosed with mesothelioma every year, even though it o ..read more

Friable and Non-Friable Asbestos Removal – Disaster-damaged properties – Wellington Type of Asbestos: Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite Asbestos Project: Non-friable asbestos removal – putty to windows, bitumen tar, asbestos texture coatings. Friable asbestos removal – contaminated soil, asbestos paper to timber flooring, asbestos texture coatings, fire damaged materials removed under A Class conditions. Fire, water and disaster damaged properties. Location Wellington Asbestos Removal for Damaged Properties in Wellington Overview This project involved the removal of identified asbestos m ..read more

Non-friable asbestos removal, Friable asbestos removal, Demolition – Khandallah, Wellington Type of Asbestos: Chrysotile Asbestos Project: Non-friable asbestos removal – putty to windows, bitumen tar, asbestos plaster joint compound walls and ceilings throughout. Friable asbestos removal – asbestos paper to timber flooring. Demolition of double story house and section preparation for new build. Location Khandallah, Wellington Asbestos Removal and Demolition in Wellington Overview Removal of identified asbestos materials within a residential property. Our Class A and B Asbestos Superviso ..read more