Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Durley Street
Artex removal for Durley Street: Artex removal, with testing first. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal in Durley Street
Artex removal in Durley Street
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical jobs include loft conversions and extensions and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
In towns and villages like Durley Street, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Durley Street (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Durley Street, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Artex in Durley Street homes
Durley Street is about 4 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. We work across Durley Street and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Durley Street is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Wyvern Technology College should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of SO32 and the streets around it. From Scivier's Lane and Manor Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Durley Street we cover include Wintershill (1 mile north-west), Lower Upham (1 mile north), Durley (1 mile south-west), Ashton (1 mile north-east) and Bishop's Waltham (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (8 miles north-west), Gosport (11 miles south), Havant (13 miles south-east), Eastleigh (4 miles west), Fareham (8 miles south) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.4 miles east). The countryside around Durley Street includes Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
How we work
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- The category of work
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
- Visible markings
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before you book, note that:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
Why people call us in Durley Street
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
If you are refurbishing flats near Hedge End station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Options to consider in Durley Street
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Houses, flats and business premises
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Questions from Durley Street
Is the Artex in my Durley Street home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do you come out to small villages like Durley Street?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
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 you cover Durley Street?
Yes, Durley Street is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Doing it yourself?
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, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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What else we do in Durley Street
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
A few practical points:
- Test every different coating
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Keep pets away
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note