Environmental policy

Our commitment

We will meet the environmental laws that apply to our work, cut waste and pollution where we can, and look for practical ways to use materials, energy and water more carefully on every job.

Waste

Most of the impact of refurbishment work comes from waste. We order materials to measured quantities, reuse offcuts where they suit, and keep timber, metal, plasterboard and general waste apart on site where there is room, so more of it can be recycled. Plasterboard never goes in with general waste. Waste leaves site only with registered waste carriers, and we keep the waste transfer notes, as our duty of care requires. Hazardous waste, such as asbestos, solvent-based paint and old fluorescent tubes, is handled by licensed specialists with the right paperwork. Our construction waste guide explains what clients can check.

Materials

Where the specification leaves the choice to us, we use water-based paints and low-solvent adhesives, and timber from certified sources such as FSC or PEFC. With the client's agreement, we keep and reuse sound existing items, such as doors, kitchen cabinets and skirting, instead of throwing them away. Our guide to reusing kitchen cabinets shows how that can work.

Neighbours and the local area

We keep dust and noise down with extraction, dust sheets and sealed-off work areas, and work within the hours agreed with the client, the building and the council. Pavements and shared areas stay clear, and nothing but clean water goes down drains or gullies.

Travel and energy

We plan jobs to cut down on journeys, combine deliveries where we can, and switch off site lighting, heaters and tools when they are not being used.

Reviewing this policy

We review this policy at least once a year, and sooner if the law or our work changes. Questions about it can go to contact@vayton.co.uk.