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Asbestos Artex Removal in Chilworth, Southampton
Worried about asbestos in Chilworth? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal for Chilworth
How artex removal works in Chilworth
Planning a renovation in Chilworth with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical jobs include damaged or cracked coatings and loft conversions, involving stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
Village homes like those in Chilworth have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Area
- Chilworth (SO16)
- Region
- Southampton
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Chilworth
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Flaking textured ceilings
If you are refurbishing flats near Swaythling station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Nearby places to Chilworth
What else we do in Chilworth
After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After we’ve finished:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What’s included, and what is not
Before booking, note that:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Textured ceilings in Chilworth
Chilworth is about 2 miles south-west of Chandler's Ford, in Southampton. Wherever your property is in Chilworth, tell us the postcode and what you need. Chilworth is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Non-domestic buildings like Cantell School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Chilworth, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The coast is within about 5 miles of Chilworth, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in SO16, we can help with Artex removal. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Heatherlands Road, Roman Road and Pinelands Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Chilworth. Nearby, we also cover Chilworth Old Village (1 mile north-west), Bassett (1 mile south), Lordswood (1 mile south-west), Highfield (2 miles south) and North Baddesley (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Southampton (3 miles south), Shirley (3 miles south), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Townhill Park (3 miles south-east), Midanbury (3 miles south-east) and Thornhill (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Chilworth include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles south-east)
Options to consider in Chilworth
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Domestic and commercial work
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
Doing 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 affects the price in Chilworth
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much waste there is
- Travel and parking
- The size of the job
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Common questions in Chilworth
Do you work near Swaythling station?
Yes, we cover Chilworth and the area towards Swaythling station, about 1.9 miles south-east.
Do you come out to small villages like Chilworth?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site