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Asbestos Artex Removal in Harefield, Southampton
Buildings in Harefield built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
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Textured ceilings in Harefield
Harefield is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. Harefield is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Harefield is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work.
For rented flats close to Bitterne station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Harefield Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. The coast is within about 3 miles of Harefield, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of SO18, SO19 and SO30 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Dean Road, Marne Road and Keats Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. You will find Harefield on the A334, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Harefield we cover include Thornhill (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north), Chartwell Green (1 mile north), Bitterne (1 mile south-west) and Townhill Park (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (4 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west). Harefield is among the bigger towns we cover in Southampton, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Moorgreen Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Netley Castle (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Woodlands Community College (under half a mile east) and The Gregg School (1.1 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Artex removal for Harefield properties
If your renovation in Harefield involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, involving stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated ceiling roses.
In a smaller place like Harefield, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Harefield (SO18, SO19, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in Harefield
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Photos help us quote
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Harefield: your questions answered
How far is Harefield from London?
Harefield is about 67 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Harefield have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Is my textured ceiling in Harefield asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What it might be made of
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
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What else we do in Harefield
For businesses and landlords in Harefield
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Harefield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Typical Artex jobs in Harefield
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
If your home is one of the older properties in Harefield, near Church of St James or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The method and controls
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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