Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Eastleigh
Artex removal in Eastleigh and across Hampshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented flats before redecoration
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Artex removal near Eastleigh
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. Typical jobs include ceilings before plastering and coatings already disturbed, including coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and coated plasterboard.
In a town like Eastleigh, textured ceilings turn up in houses from the 1960s to the 1990s. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
What affects the price in Eastleigh
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Artex removal around Eastleigh
Eastleigh is about 4 miles north-east of Southampton, in Hampshire. In Eastleigh, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire.
For a school such as Norwood Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Eastleigh, near Church of the Resurrection or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 6 miles of Eastleigh, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the SO50, SO30, SO31 and SO19 postcode area. Streets in the area include Market Street, High Street and Scotter Square, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Eastleigh is on the A335 and B3033, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Bishopstoke (1 mile east), Boyatt Wood (1 mile north-west), Allbrook (2 miles north), Lord's Wood (2 miles north-east) and Highbridge (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (6 miles north), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Fareham (10 miles south-east), Horndean (15 miles east), Totton (8 miles south-west) and Hedge End (4 miles south-east). Being one of Hampshire’s larger places, Eastleigh has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (2.9 miles south) and Eastleigh Museum (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Quilley School of Engineering (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wagon Works pub (within half a mile north-west)
Your questions about Artex removal in Eastleigh
Do older homes in Eastleigh have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Eastleigh from London?
Eastleigh is about 65 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We’ll advise for each room.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Typical Artex jobs in Eastleigh
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you’re refurbishing flats near Eastleigh station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
- The documents you’ll receive
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Options to consider in Eastleigh
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Eastleigh
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
After the job
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
To avoid problems in future:
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets away
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
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.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site