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Artex Removal in Bitterne Park
Buildings in Bitterne Park built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions
Asbestos help in Bitterne Park
Artex removal near Bitterne Park
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. People often contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In a smaller place like Bitterne Park, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Bitterne Park (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- County
- Southampton
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Damaged areas
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Bitterne Park must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What’s included, and what isn’t
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Your questions about Artex removal in Bitterne Park
Do you cover Bitterne Park and the area around Bitterne station?
Yes. Bitterne station is about 0.5 miles south-west of Bitterne Park, and we cover both.
Do you cover Bitterne Park from London?
We cover Bitterne Park, about 68 miles from central London.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
- Give us room sizes
Things not to do
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Towns and villages near Bitterne Park
Other services in Bitterne Park
Textured ceilings in Bitterne Park
Bitterne Park is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. Bitterne Park is within our Southampton area, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 40 places in Southampton.
If your home is one of the older properties in Bitterne Park, near Church of Ascension or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like St Mary's Independent School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. The coast is within about 3 miles of Bitterne Park; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
This part of Southampton takes in SO18, SO17 and SO19, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road; we cover every one. Bitterne Park is on the A3024, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Midanbury (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-west), St Denys (1 mile west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east) and Bitterne (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles south-east) and Royal South Hants Hospital (1.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Bitterne Park Primary School (under half a mile north-west) and Bitterne Park School (less than half a mile north)
- Nearby, you will find Bitterne Park Hotel (less than half a mile west)
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site