Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in East End, Hampshire
Artex removal in East End and across Hampshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal in East End
About our artex removal in East End
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. From coatings scraped during DIY and ceilings before downlights go in, we deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes.
In a village like East End, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- East End (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- How many samples are needed
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Artex in East End homes
East End is about 3 miles north-east of Lymington, in Hampshire. Anywhere in East End, just send the postcode. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We work right across the region, from East End to Southampton (11 miles away).
For rented flats close to Lymington Pier station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as South Baddesley Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. East End is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 4 miles of East End; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Rowes Lane, Norleywood Road and Lymington Road or the roads around them. If your property is just outside East End, we also cover Norleywood (1 mile north-west), Thorns Beach (2 miles east), Hamstead (4 miles south-east), Cranmore (5 miles south) and Bouldnor (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Gosport (15 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north) and Hedge End (13 miles north-east).
A little further out are Yarmouth Castle (4.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.7 miles west). The countryside around East End includes Boldre Foreshore.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
Keeping things safe:
- Test every different coating
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Towns and villages near East End
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Your questions about Artex removal in East End
Is asbestos common in East End homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in East End can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover small places like East End?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
In older properties, we often see:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If your home is one of the older properties in East End, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Can I do it myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
For businesses and landlords in East End
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
For managing agents and freeholders in East End, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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