Casa Environmental Services Ltd

05/06/2026

The HHSRS is being simplified, but not watered down. Asbestos and Water Hygiene are both still hazards that need to be actively managed in our housing stock 🏠

The updated Housing Health and Safety Rating System reduces the number of hazards from 29 to 21, replacing the old A–J scoring bands with High, Medium and Low, and introduces clearer language around the severity of harm.

For landlords, housing providers and property managers, the message is clear: housing hazards still need to be understood, assessed and evidenced properly.

Importantly, asbestos and machine-made mineral fibres remain a standalone hazard, while water supply remains a key area under protection against infection. This includes water hygiene risks such as poor system design, stagnation, water storage cleanliness, rarely used outlets and the potential for Legionella proliferation where systems are not properly managed.

Damp & mould, fire, electrical hazards, falls from height, excess cold, and hygiene hazards also remain firmly in focus.

The simplifications are a welcome amendment, and will be coming into force on the 23rd of June 2026.

26/05/2026

Eagle-eyed festival goers at Good Times Live over the Bank Holiday weekend will have spotted that we were a proud sponsor of the event in Chipping Sodbury, near Bristol 🎵🎤🎶

Many of our staff have been regular attendees since the festival first started in 2022, and it has grown from strength to strength ever since; this year's headliners included The Human League, Jessie J, Tom Odell, Madness, Emeli Sandé, and Russell Howard.

The weekend was glorious, both in terms of the weather and the festival itself ☀️ we can't wait to see what next year holds!

22/05/2026

If this week has dragged on a bit and you're thinking about hitting the reset button with a new role, then drop us a message 📨

We're hiring Asbestos Surveyors 🕵️, Analysts 🔬, and Trainees 🎓 in various locations thanks to incredible contract wins as well as new and existing valued clients!

Check out our Careers page for more info and feel free to drop a CV in, even if the listed roles don't exactly match your situation.

www.casaenvironmental.co.uk/careers

20/05/2026

A recent asbestos-related park closure near Stroud highlights a much bigger issue: the UK still lives with the legacy of its industrial past.

From former asbestos factories to contaminated made ground and hidden ACMs, our latest article explores how these historic risks continue to surface decades later 👇

https://www.casaenvironmental.co.uk/industrial-asbestos-legacy-still-shapes-communities-across-uk/

Industrial Asbestos Legacy Still Shapes Communities Across the UK The recent closure of Valley Pleasure Ground near Stroud, Gloucestershire, following concerns relating to asbestos contamination highlights a much wider issue that continues to affect communities across Britain decades after the hazar...

13/05/2026

Complex plant room surveys can be a bit of a headache 🤕

But with careful planning and a systematic approach, they don't need to be. Our latest news story dives into some of the challenges posed by undertaking an asbestos survey in a complicated plant room, and how various hazards can be safely controlled.

Check out our latest post for more info 👉 https://www.casaenvironmental.co.uk/a-complex-plant-room-asbestos-survey-strategy-risk/

A Complex Plant Asbestos Room Survey: Strategy and Risk Management A complex plant room asbestos survey demands far more planning and risk management than a typical survey. Complex heating systems, restricted access, residual heat, live services, and decades of alterations can all create challenging...

08/05/2026

A huge congratulations to Joe Long on winning the Caddy Comps Trophy on the Clutch Pro Tour after finishing an outstanding 10 under par.

We’re proud to support Joe and it’s brilliant to see all his hard work paying off with another fantastic result at the Seacroft Golf Club in Lincolnshire.

A superb performance from start to finish, and a well-deserved win. Congratulations Joe from everyone at Casa Environmental Services 👏⛳

Joe Long
Clutch Pro Golf Tour

06/05/2026

Last week, our Business Development Manager Callum Skene was invited to speak at the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) 'Asbestos 2026' conference 🎤

The two-day event played host to a variety of expert speakers across various disciplines, united by the cause of reducing asbestos-related deaths in the UK and internationally.

We have compiled our reflections on the event in our latest news story here 👉

Asbestos 2026 – FAAM Conference The end of April saw two days of technical and scientific updates for leading asbestos professionals, taking the form of the British Occupational Hygiene Society

15/04/2026

Most people assume asbestos removal is straightforward: identify it, remove it, job done ✅

The reality on site is very different. From failed clearances and tricky ACMs, to boundary issues and unexpected discoveries mid-project - asbestos remediation comes with challenges that can delay works, increase costs, and introduce risk if not managed properly.

We’ve pulled together some of the most common problems we see across both licensed and non-licensed projects, and what dutyholders should be aware of before works begin.

Read the full article here 👇

https://www.casaenvironmental.co.uk/common-asbestos-remediation-problems/

Common Asbestos Remediation Problems Understanding common asbestos remediation problems helps dutyholders, contractors, and consultants manage risk, avoid delays, and maintain compliance. Asbestos removal by and large goes off without a hitch – however, unexpected site conditions, unclear

10/04/2026

Can you hear the purple and lime calling? That's right, it's time to join Casa Environmental Services Ltd. 🏠 🍇 🍋‍🟩

We're hiring a qualified Surveyor or Analyst (or dual-role) and a Trainee Surveyor in Plymouth, Exeter and surrounding areas. Check out the links below for more information:

Trainee - https://www.casaenvironmental.co.uk/trainee-asbestos-surveyor-devon/

Qualified - https://www.casaenvironmental.co.uk/asbestos-surveyor-analyst-plymouth-exeter/

Asbestos Surveyor/ Analyst - Plymouth/ Exeter/ Southwest Job Description Casa Environmental Services have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Asbestos Surveyor, Analyst, or Dual Trained Surveyor/Analyst. We are looking for a full-time Asbestos Surveyor/Analyst who is based in the Southwest - pro...

07/04/2026

As draws to a close, it's important to consider what impact it will have on you as an individual 🫵

It can be easy for us to shrug things off as someone else's responsibility, but so much positive change can be created by people making an effort on a personal level, and influencing the behaviour of others.

In this post, we've given you a few things to kick off your post-Asbestos Awareness Week learning journey, and some positive behaviours you can bring to your workplace to inspire others to take asbestos seriously. It's not going away any time soon ⚠️