Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Chandler's Ford
Worried about asbestos in Chandler's Ford? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Get a quote for Chandler's Ford
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Artex removal for Chandler's Ford properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Common materials are Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns, and people normally contact us about coatings damaged by leaks and structural work through coated ceilings.
In towns like Chandler's Ford, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Chandler's Ford (SO53, SO51, SO52)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Chandler's Ford homes
Chandler's Ford is about 5 miles north of Southampton, in Hampshire. In Chandler's Ford, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in 683 places across Hampshire.
For rented flats close to Chandlers Ford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Chandler's Ford, near St Boniface or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 6 miles of Chandler's Ford, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the SO53, SO51 and SO52 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Kerry Close, Prospect Place and Sutherlands Court; we cover every one. Main roads around Chandler's Ford include the B3043, so mention parking if the property is on one. Other places close to Chandler's Ford we cover include Hiltingbury (1 mile north), Boyatt Wood (1 mile east), Allbrook (1 mile east), North Stoneham (2 miles south) and Eastleigh (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (6 miles north-east), Fareham (12 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (6 miles south-east), Romsey (4 miles west) and Hythe (9 miles south).
A little further out are Princess Anne Hospital (4 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (1.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Chandler's Ford include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Toynbee School (0.8 miles south-east) and Thornden School (1.2 miles north-east)
Options to consider in Chandler's Ford
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Chandler's Ford
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Covering London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- Reports and results you can share
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Chandler's Ford
If you manage or own a block in Chandler's Ford, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Step by step
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- How easy it is to reach
- The size of the job
- The category of work
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Why people call us in Chandler's Ford
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented flats before redecoration
A school like Chandler's Ford Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The scope of the job, in writing
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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Your questions about Artex removal in Chandler's Ford
Do textured ceilings in Chandler's Ford homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work near Chandlers Ford station?
Yes, we cover Chandler's Ford, including the streets around Chandlers Ford station.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Usually not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site