Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Dunbridge
Artex removal for properties in Dunbridge and Hampshire: removal of textured ceilings and walls, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Get a quote for Dunbridge
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Artex removal in Dunbridge
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Common materials are stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and people normally contact us about damaged or cracked coatings and coatings in the way of electrical work.
Rural homes near Dunbridge have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Dunbridge (SO51)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
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.
What you get
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- How many samples are needed
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Artex removal around Dunbridge
Dunbridge is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Dunbridge, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
For a school such as Awbridge Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO51. If your property is just outside Dunbridge, we also cover Mottisfont (1 mile north-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-east), Stonymarsh (1 mile north-east), Carter's Clay (1 mile south-west) and Lockerley (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles south-east), Andover (13 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (8 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (3.9 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south-east).
- Pubs nearby include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.9 miles east)
Also near Dunbridge
Also in Dunbridge
For landlords, agents and businesses
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 Dunbridge, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Why people call us in Dunbridge
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
Typical jobs in Dunbridge include:
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
Older homes across Dunbridge may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
FAQs for Dunbridge
Do you cover Dunbridge and the area around Mottisfont & Dunbridge station?
Yes. Mottisfont & Dunbridge station is close to the centre of Dunbridge, and we cover the whole area.
Do you come out to small villages like Dunbridge?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Usually not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
How much does Artex removal cost in Dunbridge?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
After we’ve finished in Dunbridge
The surface is left ready for making good.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
- 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