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Asbestos Artex Removal in Bitterne Manor, Southampton
Any pre-2000 building in Bitterne Manor may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in Bitterne Manor?
Artex removal for Bitterne Manor properties
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. People often contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings in the way of electrical work, involving coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Homes in towns and villages like Bitterne Manor may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Bitterne Manor (SO18, SO17, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Bitterne Manor
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
In older homes in Bitterne Manor, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The method and controls
Artex removal around Bitterne Manor
Bitterne Manor is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Bitterne Manor has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For a school such as Bitterne Manor Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. If you are refurbishing a rental near Bitterne station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Bitterne Manor; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Bitterne Manor is within about 2 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Here we cover the SO18, SO17 and SO14 postcode area. That could mean a property on Ivy Road, North Road and South Road. Neighbouring places we cover include St Denys (1 mile north-west), Southampton (1 mile west), Northam (1 mile south), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-east) and Portswood (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
A little further out are Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.9 miles east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include St Mary's Independent School (0.6 miles east) and Bitterne Park School (1 mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Junction Inn Public House (within half a mile north-west)
Step by step
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- How many samples are needed
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Options to consider in Bitterne Manor
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is typically better. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote or our cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
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Questions from Bitterne Manor
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is the Artex in my Bitterne Manor home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site