Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Durley
Any pre-2000 building in Durley may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Artex removal in Durley
How artex removal works in Durley
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical materials include swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are ceilings before skimming and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
In areas like Durley, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Durley (SO32)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Artex removal around Durley
Durley is about 3 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We work across Durley and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Durley to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Hedge End station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. In older homes in Durley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
We cover Artex jobs across the SO32 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Kytes Lane, The Sawmills and White Gates; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Durley, we also cover Boorley Green (1 mile south-west), Durley Street (1 mile north-east), Wintershill (1 mile north), Horton Heath (2 miles west) and Curdridge (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north), Gosport (11 miles south-east), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (2.2 miles east) and Moorgreen Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Durley include Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Wyvern Technology College (1.9 miles north-west)
Typical Artex jobs in Durley
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
Typical jobs in Durley include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
A school like Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What paperwork you get
- How fibres will be kept down
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
After we’ve finished:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Your questions about Artex removal in Durley
Do textured ceilings in Durley homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Durley homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Durley may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What affects the price in Durley
What drives the price:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- The category of work
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
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.
The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Nearby places to Durley
What else we do in Durley
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site