Portsmouth · England
Artex Removal for Fratton
Artex removal in Fratton: Artex removal, with testing first, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Artex removal near Fratton
Artex removal in Fratton
If your renovation in Fratton involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Common materials are swirl patterns, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses, and typical jobs are textured walls before a refit and ceilings before plastering.
Homes in areas like Fratton may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before you book:
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
What affects the price in Fratton
Our quotes take into account:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- Travel and parking
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- A picture of the whole area
- The access route
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Artex in Fratton homes
Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. In Fratton, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Fratton is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
For rented flats close to Fratton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. If your home is one of the older properties in Fratton, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 2 miles of Fratton; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Here we cover the PO1, PO4 and PO3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the A288, Fratton is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Bridge Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (less than half a mile east). The countryside around Fratton includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include The Portsmouth Academy (less than half a mile north-west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include The Electric Arms (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.5 miles south-west)
What happens
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Typical Artex jobs in Fratton
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before tiling
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Penhale Infant School & Nursery should already have records of any textured coatings.
Questions to ask before you book
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What is not included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Duty holders and landlords in Fratton
If your business premises in Fratton were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
FAQs for Fratton
Is the Artex in my Fratton home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Could my house in Fratton contain asbestos?
If your home in Fratton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
After the job
Note which other rooms have coatings, for future work.
After we’ve finished:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets out of the work area
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
More for properties in Fratton
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note