Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Dibden Purlieu, Hampshire
Artex removal for Dibden Purlieu: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Artex removal for Dibden Purlieu
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
Keeping things safe:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
Don’ts
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Artex removal near Dibden Purlieu
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Dibden Purlieu. People often contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and textured walls before a refit, involving stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls.
In towns and villages like Dibden Purlieu, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Dibden Purlieu (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. The work area is kept clear while we are working.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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What else we do in Dibden Purlieu
What we do and don’t cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Options to consider in Dibden Purlieu
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is generally best. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Dibden Purlieu properties and textured coatings
Dibden Purlieu is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Dibden Purlieu, let us know about access. Dibden Purlieu is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work.
In older homes in Dibden Purlieu, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to Southampton Town Quay station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Dibden Purlieu is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Dibden Purlieu is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the SO45 postcode area. From Haynes Way, Beaulieu Road and Noads Way or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Hythe (1 mile north-east), Dibden (1 mile north-west), The Hummicks (3 miles south), Beaulieu (3 miles south-west) and Marchwood (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (15 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (2.8 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (2.8 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Mercury Marshes.
- Nearby schools include Noadswood School (under half a mile north-west) and Testwood School (0.9 miles north-west)
For businesses and landlords in Dibden Purlieu
If you manage or own a block in Dibden Purlieu, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
FAQs for Dibden Purlieu
Do you work near Southampton Town Quay station?
Yes, we cover Dibden Purlieu and the area towards Southampton Town Quay station, about 2.8 miles north.
Do older homes in Dibden Purlieu have asbestos?
Any home in Dibden Purlieu built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Do you work in Dibden Purlieu?
Yes, we do: Dibden Purlieu is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Visible markings
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site