Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Dean
Any pre-2000 building in Dean may contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Textured walls before a refit
Get a quote for Dean
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
About our artex removal in Dean
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. We often deal with coated plasterboard, textured walls and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are coatings already disturbed and loft conversions.
In a village like Dean, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Dean (SO32)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Dean properties and textured coatings
Dean is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Dean is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Dean is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Older homes across Dean may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Bishops Waltham Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Artex jobs anywhere in SO32 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Dean Lane, Little Ashton Lane and Limekiln Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. We also carry out Artex jobs in The Hangers (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (2 miles south-east), Swanmore (2 miles south), Hill Grove (2 miles south-east) and Droxford (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (12 miles south), Havant (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (6 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Dean includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR and Beacon Hill.
- Schools near Dean include Swanmore College of Technology (2.1 miles south)
Why people call us in Dean
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before skimming
For rented flats close to Botley station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
- What paperwork you get
Dean: your questions answered
How far is Dean from London?
Dean is about 60 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover small places like Dean?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
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.
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
Don’ts
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- How much waste there is
- Material and condition
- The category of work
- The survey scope
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Cracks or breaks
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Step by step
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you manage or own a block in Dean, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Records for your files
- Domestic and commercial work
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note