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Artex Removal in Cosham
Artex removal across Cosham, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings coming down
Need Artex removal in Cosham?
How artex removal works in Cosham
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. Typical materials include coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and people generally contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and coatings already disturbed.
In places like Cosham, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Cosham (PO6, PO3, PO2)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Cosham
For managing agents and freeholders in Cosham, 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, while the property is empty.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Why people call us in Cosham
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If you’re refurbishing flats near Cosham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- What isn’t included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether VAT is included
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Cosham
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Covering London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Questions from Cosham
Could my house in Cosham contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Cosham may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Cosham and the area around Cosham station?
Yes, we cover Cosham, including the streets around Cosham station.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
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.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Towns and villages near Cosham
What else we do in Cosham
What’s included, and what is not
So you know what to expect:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Textured ceilings in Cosham
Cosham is about 2 miles south-west of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. In Cosham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Cosham is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
A school like Court Lane Junior Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Cosham, near Church of St Philip or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Cosham is within about 5 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO6, PO3 and PO2, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Dean Road, Park Lane and Elgin Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Cosham. Cosham is on the A397, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Wymering (1 mile north-west), Hilsea (1 mile south), Drayton (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north-east) and Paulsgrove (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (3 miles south), Landport (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west), Portsmouth Point (4 miles south-west) and Fratton (3 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (2.9 miles south) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Cosham include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Cosham include UTC Portsmouth (0.8 miles south) and Springfield School (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The First Post pub (under half a mile north)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note