Blog: Construction

Let TJ serve your business

TJ has many products and services to offer; these teamed with exceptional customer service has led to us being known for being “No. 1 on the south coast”. TJ has been awarded the Feefo Gold Trusted Service Award for the fourth year running – an independent seal of excellence that recognises businesses for delivering exceptional experiences, as rated by real customers.

Luke Haskell
05/08/2019
Construction, Grab Hire, Groundworks, Haulage, Muck Away, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste Management
Skip V grab hire

Skip and grab hire are both great options for your domestic or commercial projects. There are advantages to both depending on the size and type of project you are involved in as well as your location, so read on to discover which option would be best suited to your requirements.

Luke Haskell
29/07/2019
Construction, DIY Project, Grab Hire, Recycling, Skip hire, Waste
Butser rock chalk: ideal for construction

Rock chalk, which TJ source and supply from their quarry in Butser, Petersfield, is ideal for use in the construction industry  due to its strength, versatility, porous quality and cost-effectiveness.

Luke Haskell
27/06/2019
Aggregates, Construction, Groundworks, Rock Chalk
Meet Paul Smith, Commercial and Operations Manager

Paul joined TJ in April 2018 as Commercial and Operations Manager. In his 16 months at the company he has made a big impact with his hard work on various projects. Paul splits his time between Bristol and the south coast to ensure all his areas of responsibility are running smoothly.

Luke Haskell
20/06/2019
Aggregates, Construction, Groundworks, Haulage, Quarries
Sand: an essential construction material

We use an estimated 15 billion tonnes of sand every year in the construction industry alone. The sand from Hythe Quarry is suitable for blinding, bedding, general fill and mortar. It is also used as a plastering sand.

Luke Haskell
13/06/2019
Aggregates, Construction, Groundworks, Hythe Quarry, Sand
Meet Simon Dewan, Transport Planner

The long Easter weekend is always a popular time for skip hire. For TJ, 2019 has been a bumper year, with 123 skip deliveries made on Thursday for use over the bank holiday weekend. Simon Dewan, Transport Planner, is instrumental in ensuring the smooth running of TJ’s skip hire enterprise.

Luke Haskell
25/04/2019
Construction, DIY Project, Landscaping
All about aggregates

In 2018 TJ sourced and delivered over 1.4 million tonnes of aggregates. Aggregates are granular materials used in construction such as sand, gravel, crushed rock or recycled and manufactured.

Luke Haskell
03/04/2019
Aggregates, Construction, Groundworks
Hythe Quarry - for all your sand and ballast needs

TJ’s provision of much-needed building materials to the construction industry in Hampshire and surrounding areas has grown since quarrying commenced at their Hythe site in August.

Luke Haskell
07/03/2019
Aggregates, Building, Construction, Muck Away
Your guide to skip hire

Find out all you need to know about hiring a skip, what TJ can offer you and the top 5 things to keep in mind.

Luke Haskell
04/03/2019
Company, Construction, DIY Project, Recycling
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