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Asbestos Artex Removal in Freemantle, Southampton
Worried about asbestos in Freemantle? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal for Freemantle
How artex removal works in Freemantle
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Freemantle. Whether it’s damaged or cracked coatings and coatings in the way of electrical work, we deal with coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and textured walls and more.
In towns and villages like Freemantle, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Freemantle (SO15, SO16, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Freemantle must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Freemantle properties and textured coatings
Freemantle is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. In Freemantle, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 40 places across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Millbrook (Hants) station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Freemantle may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 7 miles of Freemantle, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Freemantle is within about 2 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in SO15, SO16 and SO17, just send the postcode and a few photos. From May Road, Park Road and Pitt Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Freemantle is on the A33, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Freemantle, we also cover Shirley (1 mile north), Regents Park (1 mile north-west), Millbrook (1 mile west), Maybush (2 miles north-west) and Coxford (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Townhill Park (3 miles north-east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (4 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (3 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Western Community Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Foresters Museum & Archive (under half a mile east). The countryside around Freemantle includes Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Freemantle include St Anne's Catholic School (0.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Brass Monkey pub (0.5 miles north)
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Freemantle, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will reply with a quote.
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Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
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Freemantle: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Freemantle homes?
If your home in Freemantle 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.
Do textured ceilings in Freemantle homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Only once you know it’s clear. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
How can I get a price?
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.
Looking after things afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Once we are done:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets away
- Test every different coating
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- No removal until we know what it is
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note