Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Baffins, Portsmouth
Artex removal across Baffins and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
Artex removal near Baffins
About our artex removal in Baffins
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Baffins. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings before downlights go in and walls before tiling.
In a smaller place like Baffins, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Baffins (PO3, PO4, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What we deal with in Baffins
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
In older homes in Baffins, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Any exclusions
Baffins properties and textured coatings
Baffins is about 1 mile east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For Artex jobs in Baffins, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Baffins is one of 19 places in Portsmouth we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For rented flats close to Fratton station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Non-domestic buildings like Langstone Junior Academy should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 3 miles of Baffins; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the PO3, PO4 and PO2 postcode area and the streets around it. From Byron Road, James Road and Dover Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A288, Baffins is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Copnor (1 mile north-west), Kingston (1 mile south-west), Fratton (1 mile south-west), Portsmouth (1 mile west) and North End (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north-west), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (3 miles north).
A little further out are Southsea Castle (2.4 miles south-west) and Southsea (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Baffins includes Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Miltoncross Academy (0.5 miles south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.4 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Baffins pub (within half a mile north)
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The type of material and its condition
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Approximate dimensions
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
The process
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Your questions about Artex removal in Baffins
Do you work near Fratton station?
Yes. Fratton station is about 1 mile south-west of Baffins, and we cover both.
Could my house in Baffins contain asbestos?
Any home in Baffins built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Some practical advice:
- File the test result and waste note
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
More for properties in Baffins
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note