Southampton · England
Artex Removal in Eling
Artex removal across Eling, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings coming down
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal in Eling
How artex removal works in Eling
Planning a renovation in Eling with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Typical jobs include ceilings coming down and coatings already disturbed, involving stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like Eling, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Eling (SO40, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Eling
Eling is about 1 mile south-east of Totton, in Southampton. Eling has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Eling is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
For rented flats close to Totton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Eling may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 5 miles of Eling, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Eling is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across the SO40 and SO15 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Bury Lane, Rose Road and Mill Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A35, Eling is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Redbridge (1 mile north-east), Millbrook (2 miles east), Hillyfields (2 miles north-east), Maybush (2 miles north-east) and Regents Park (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Southampton (4 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (6 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
A little further out are Eling Experience (0.6 miles north) and Westquay (3.5 miles east). The countryside around Eling includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Anchor pub (less than half a mile east)
How we price Artex removal
The cost depends on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The number of samples or the size of the building
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
How we work
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Eling questions
Is the Artex in my Eling home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both work; it depends on the room. We will advise for each room.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Your options compared
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Eling
- Reports and results you can share
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Why people call us in Eling
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so testing is the only way to know.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
A school like Eling Infant School and Nursery should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- Whether VAT is included
- What is not included
- What category of work it is
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
For businesses and landlords in Eling
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site