Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Funtley
Artex removal in Funtley: textured coating testing and removal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Need Artex removal in Funtley?
How artex removal works in Funtley
Planning a renovation in Funtley with textured ceilings? Test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. People often contact us about loft conversions and extensions and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, involving stipple finishes, swirl patterns and textured walls.
Rural homes near Funtley have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Funtley (PO15, PO17, PO16)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Funtley, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Funtley, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Domestic and commercial work
- Covering London and the South East
- Records for your files
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Artex removal around Funtley
Funtley is about 1 mile north of Fareham, in Hampshire. In Funtley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Funtley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Funtley to Southampton (9 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like Orchard Lea Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings. Older homes across Funtley may have coatings added during past renovations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Funtley, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over PO15, PO17 and PO16. Streets in the area include Funtley Road, Stag Way and Roebuck Avenue, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Knowle (1 mile north), Heathfield (1 mile south), Tapnage (1 mile north), Catisfield (2 miles south-west) and Titchfield Park (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (5 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles east) and Totton (13 miles west).
A little further out are Carron Row Farm Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include The Henry Cort Community College (0.9 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Miners Arms (under half a mile east)
Why people call us in Funtley
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Fareham station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The method and controls
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Towns and villages near Funtley
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A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Funtley: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Funtley?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
How far is Funtley from London?
Funtley is about 65 miles from central London, well within our area.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How it works
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Some practical advice:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site