Worried about asbestos in your Portsmouth property? Meyer Southern’s fully licensed team delivers fast, safe asbestos testing, removal and disposal across the city.
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Meyer Southern Ltd has been carrying out asbestos removal in Portsmouth for over 30 years, supporting homeowners, landlords, builders and commercial clients across the city with safe testing, removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials. Our fully licensed, experienced team brings competitive pricing, fast response times and a five-star Google rating to every job we take on.
Want a quote or quick expert advice? Call us today on 0239 307 2182, email us at admin@meyerenvironmental.co.uk, drop us a message on WhatsApp or fill in our short online enquiry form.
Portsmouth is one of the most densely populated cities in the UK, and as a port city that suffered some of the heaviest Blitz bombing of the Second World War, a huge proportion of its housing was rebuilt or extended between the late 1940s and the 1970s. That timing matters, because asbestos was used heavily across the UK construction industry until it was fully banned in 1999.
If your Portsmouth home was built or refurbished before 2000, there is a real chance it contains asbestos somewhere. It commonly appears in garage roofs, sheds, artex ceilings, asbestos floor tiles, pipe lagging and insulation materials throughout older Portsea Island and mainland properties.
If those materials are damaged or disturbed during renovation work, fibres can be released into the air and inhaled, which is directly linked to mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses responsible for around 2,500 deaths in the UK every year.
With Portsmouth’s long naval and dockyard history, decades of industrial activity around the harbour, and a city centre largely rebuilt after the war, asbestos remains present in a vast number of commercial buildings, public buildings and industrial sites across the city. From offices and warehouses to schools, hospitals and MoD-linked sites, the legacy is still being dealt with today.
The Health and Safety Executive estimates that around 5,000 people in the UK die each year from asbestos-related diseases, with many cases traced back to occupational exposure in commercial properties. For Portsmouth business owners, property managers and contractors, ignoring asbestos is not just a health concern, it carries serious legal and financial consequences too.
Meyer Southern provides full asbestos solutions for commercial buildings of every size, from initial asbestos surveys and risk assessments through to safe removal, certified disposal and full method statements. Every job is delivered to the highest standards with minimal disruption to your operation.
The safest response is to do nothing yourself. Leave the material alone, keep people away from the area, and contact Meyer Southern’s Portsmouth specialists straight away on 0239 307 2182 for expert advice.
Real sites, surveyed, stripped and cleared. Have a look at what the work involves and how a property is left once it is signed off. You can see more of our recent asbestos projects across the UK in the full portfolio.
Meyer Southern is trusted by homeowners, landlords, contractors and commercial clients right across Portsmouth, and we apply the same expertise and care whether the job is a single garage or a full commercial site.
Whatever your property or situation, our Portsmouth team is ready to help. Call us today on 0239 307 2182, send us an online enquiry or message us on WhatsApp.
Choosing Meyer Southern gives you a full service that takes care of every stage, from the first inspection through to the final waste consignment note. Here is exactly what our four-step process looks like:
We begin with a full asbestos survey, or we review any existing reports you already have. Where needed, our asbestos surveyors take samples of suspect materials and send them to a UKAS accredited laboratory for testing, so we know exactly what we are dealing with before any work begins.
Once we know what is present, our trained operatives arrive on site fully equipped with PPE and specialist tools. We use controlled techniques, protective coverings, enclosures and negative pressure units to keep dust and fibres contained. All asbestos containing materials are then wrapped, sealed and prepared for safe removal from site.
Every piece of asbestos waste is double bagged, labelled and recorded under our waste carrier licence, then safely transported to a licensed Environment Agency facility for final disposal. You will receive a full waste consignment note and complete documentation as proof of compliance for your records.
We finish every job with a thorough clean down of the work area. Where required, we can arrange independent air monitoring or visual clearance inspections, giving you full peace of mind that your Portsmouth property is completely safe and ready to use again.
Asbestos is not a problem that gets smaller with time.
Whether you have just found damaged material in your home, are preparing a property for renovation or demolition, or need to meet your duty to manage as a Portsmouth landlord or commercial property owner, the right next step is to get expert advice quickly.
Our Portsmouth specialists offer fast response times, transparent pricing and a five-star Google reputation, with every job covered end to end so you never have to worry about what comes next.
Get in touch directly on 0239 307 2182, email us at admin@meyerenvironmental.co.uk, message us on WhatsApp or fill out our short online enquiry form and we will get back to you fast.
Fill out the form and our Hampshire asbestos specialists will be in touch.
Asbestos is dangerous because its fibres are microscopic, durable and easily inhaled. Once breathed in, they can lodge in the lungs permanently, where over time they can trigger serious illnesses including mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer and pleural thickening.
The Health and Safety Executive is clear that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure, which is why professional removal by a fully licensed team is essential every time. Never attempt DIY removal yourself, as even a short period of incorrect handling can release thousands of fibres into the air.
If you suspect asbestos in your Portsmouth property, leave the material alone and call our experienced team for expert advice.
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone responsible for a non-domestic property in Portsmouth has a legal duty to manage asbestos on site. That covers commercial properties, schools, healthcare buildings, industrial sites and the shared areas of residential buildings such as flats and HMOs.
Homeowners are not directly bound by the same duty to manage, but the underlying health risks are identical. If you are a landlord, run a business, or manage any non-domestic building in Portsmouth, our team can guide you through your obligations and provide the asbestos solutions you need to stay compliant.
Every project starts with an asbestos survey and sampling, followed by full risk assessments and a written method statement. Our trained operatives then carry out the removal using specialist equipment, including enclosures and negative pressure units, to prevent any fibre release into the surrounding environment.
All asbestos waste is then double bagged, labelled and tracked under our waste carrier licence, before being safely transported to a licensed Environment Agency facility for final disposal. You receive a full waste consignment note and supporting paperwork once the job is complete.
Depending on the materials involved, the project may be classed as licensed asbestos removal, notifiable non-licensed work, or non-licensed work. Our team handles all three categories to the same high standard.
In most cases, yes. Asking a homeowner to move out or a business to close down is rarely practical, and our team is set up to work around you wherever possible.
We use protective coverings to safeguard floors, furniture and fittings, deploy enclosures and negative pressure units to seal off the work area, and close off only the parts of your property that are directly affected by the work.
Our project management team will keep you updated at every stage, and our 24 hour emergency service is available for urgent situations involving accidentally damaged materials or unexpected discoveries during renovation.
A survey is required before any refurbishment, demolition or major maintenance work in a building that may contain asbestos. For non-domestic properties, a current asbestos register and management plan is also a legal requirement under the duty to manage.
Our asbestos surveyors are trained to BOHS P402 standard or higher, and every Portsmouth survey we carry out includes a full written report identifying the location, type and condition of any asbestos containing materials within the property. That report becomes the foundation of your asbestos management plan going forward.
Comprehensive asbestos surveys in Portsmouth are available across domestic, commercial and industrial properties of every size.
Our team carries out both asbestos management surveys, which assess the asbestos in a building during normal occupation, and refurbishment or demolition surveys, which are more intrusive and required before any major building work begins.
During each survey, our specialists take samples of any suspect materials and send them to a UKAS accredited laboratory for full analysis. That testing confirms the presence, type and condition of any asbestos, whether that is asbestos cement, asbestos floor tiles, insulation board, or material from heating systems and pipework.
The results determine the next steps and feed directly into our risk assessments, method statements and final removal planning.
The cost of asbestos removal in Portsmouth depends on several factors, including the type of material, the size of the property, the volume of asbestos containing materials present and whether the work is classed as licensed or non-licensed.
Rather than give a vague ballpark, we prefer to quote each Portsmouth job individually based on your specific situation. That way the quote is accurate, transparent and properly costed, with no hidden surprises further down the line. Our rates remain among the most competitive available from any professional asbestos removal company across Hampshire.
Call us today on 0239 307 2182 or send us an online enquiry for a no-obligation quote.
Our experienced team covers all of Portsmouth and the surrounding areas, from Southsea and Fratton to Cosham and Paulsgrove, on properties of every type and size.
We work on small jobs like single asbestos garages, sheds and domestic garage roofs, right through to large commercial demolitions, industrial sites, schools and healthcare facilities. Whether the work involves artex ceilings, asbestos cement, insulation materials, heating systems or any other high risk material, our Portsmouth team has the experience and accreditation to handle it.
Get in touch today for fast expert advice and a quote.
Meyer Southern offers a full range of asbestos services across Portsmouth for both residential and commercial clients, not just asbestos removal services on their own. Our team handles asbestos surveys, sampling and UKAS accredited laboratory testing, full risk assessments, written method statements, encapsulation where removal is not the right option, and certified safe disposal of all materials through licensed Environment Agency facilities.
We also provide associated services including air monitoring, post-removal clearance inspections, asbestos register creation, and ongoing asbestos management plans for any Portsmouth business that needs to stay in compliance with current UK safety regulations.
Whether you are a Portsmouth homeowner with a one-off concern or a commercial property manager building a long-term asbestos strategy, our professional team brings the same care to every job and makes site safety our top priority from the first phone call through to efficient, fully documented sign-off.
