Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Bartley
Artex removal across Bartley, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal near Bartley
About our artex removal in Bartley
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From structural work through coated ceilings and loft conversions and extensions, we cover coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In places like Bartley, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Bartley (SO40)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- 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
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Artex removal around Bartley
Bartley is about 2 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. Bartley is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
A school like Bartley Church of England Junior School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Older homes across Bartley may have coatings added during past renovations. Bartley is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in SO40 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Chinham Road, Shepherds Close and Pundle Green or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Cadnam (1 mile north-west), Winsor (1 mile north-east), Copythorne (1 mile north), Woodlands (1 mile south-east) and Netley Marsh (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south) and Romsey (6 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (2.7 miles south-east) and Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Bartley includes Copythorne Common.
- Pubs nearby include Haywain pub (less than half a mile north-west)
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If you run a business from older premises in Bartley, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Questions from Bartley
Is the Artex in my Bartley home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work near Ashurst New Forest station?
Yes, we cover Bartley and the area towards Ashurst New Forest station, about 2.2 miles south-east.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What affects the price in Bartley
Every quote reflects:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
- Material and condition
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with in Bartley
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
These come up again and again:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you are refurbishing flats near Ashurst New Forest station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Nearby places to Bartley
What else we do in Bartley
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Bartley
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site