Portsmouth · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Farlington, Portsmouth
Artex removal for Farlington: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Loft conversions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Artex removal near Farlington
Landlords, managing agents and employers
For managing agents and freeholders in Farlington, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
About our artex removal in Farlington
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Typical materials include swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls, and typical jobs are damaged or cracked coatings and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
Homes in areas like Farlington may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Farlington (PO6, PO9, PO7)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Farlington: your questions answered
Do you cover Farlington and the area around Cosham station?
Yes, we cover Farlington and the area towards Cosham station, about 1.5 miles west.
How far is Farlington from London?
We cover Farlington, about 61 miles from central London.
How much does Artex removal cost in Farlington?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote once we know what it contains.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
Keeping things safe:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Towns and villages near Farlington
Options to consider in Farlington
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See how we quote and the cost guide.
How we price Artex removal
What drives the price:
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- How we’d reach it
- A photo of the whole area
- Where we could park
- A clear close-up
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Cosham station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether VAT is included
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- We need the room cleared
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Farlington properties and textured coatings
Farlington is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. We cover Farlington as part of Portsmouth, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Solent Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Farlington may have coatings added during past renovations. Farlington is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across the PO6, PO9 and PO7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Galt Road, Grant Road and Havant Road or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Farlington, we cover Drayton (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile north-west), Cosham (1 mile west), Bedhampton (1 mile north-east) and Purbrook (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (5 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (4 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you’ll also find Warblington Castle (2.9 miles east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Farlington include Springfield School (0.7 miles west) and Springfield School (0.7 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include New Inn (0.7 miles west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note