Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Dibden
Artex removal across Dibden, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Asbestos help in Dibden
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Artex removal in Dibden
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. From ceilings before downlights go in and coatings scraped during DIY, we cover coated plasterboard, textured walls and stipple finishes.
Homes in areas like Dibden may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Dibden (SO45)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Weighing up your options
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 normally best. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Artex in Dibden homes
Dibden is about 1 mile west of Hythe, in Hampshire. Dibden is within our Hampshire area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 683 places across Hampshire.
For rented flats close to Southampton Town Quay station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Applemore College should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 4 miles of Dibden; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 3 miles of Dibden; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in SO45, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Cavalier Close, Cathay Gardens and Canterbury Drive; we cover every one. We also carry out Artex jobs in Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-east), Hythe (1 mile east), Marchwood (2 miles north-west), Beaulieu (3 miles south) and The Hummicks (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (13 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (10 miles east), Totton (5 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (8 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Royal South Hants Hospital (3.5 miles north) and Westquay (2.8 miles north).
- Schools near Dibden include Testwood School (less than half a mile south-west) and Orchard Junior School (0.6 miles south-east)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Dibden: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Dibden homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Dibden may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Dibden and the area around Southampton Town Quay station?
Yes. Southampton Town Quay station is about 2.2 miles north-east of Dibden, and we cover both.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Nearby places to Dibden
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
How we price Artex removal
Prices vary with:
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
- How much there is
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A clear close-up
- A picture of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
Where asbestos turns up
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
In older homes in Dibden, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- 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