Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Drayton, Portsmouth
Worried about asbestos in Drayton? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Need Artex removal in Drayton?
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Drayton must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Artex removal near Drayton
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. People often contact us about rented flats before redecoration and coatings damaged by DIY, including stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated plasterboard.
In towns and villages like Drayton, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Drayton (PO6)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
Drayton: your questions answered
Do you work near Cosham station?
Yes, we cover Drayton and the area towards Cosham station, about 1 mile west.
Could my house in Drayton contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both are options: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Your options compared
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Across London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page or published price ranges.
Drayton properties and textured coatings
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. In Drayton, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Drayton to Southampton (16 miles away).
Older homes across Drayton may have coatings added during past renovations. Non-domestic buildings like Springfield School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 5 miles of Drayton; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Anywhere in PO6, we can help with Artex removal. From Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Drayton, we also cover Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Solent Junior School (within half a mile north-east)
- Nearby, you will find New Inn (under half a mile north-west)
What else we do in Drayton
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
- Parking and access charges
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note