Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Havant, Hampshire
Artex removal for properties in Havant and Hampshire: textured coating testing and removal.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Artex removal in Havant
How artex removal works in Havant
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From ceilings coming down and walls before tiling, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings and more.
In towns like Havant, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Havant (PO9, PO11, PO7)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Havant must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Questions from Havant
Is asbestos common in Havant homes?
Any home in Havant built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Havant station?
Yes, we cover Havant and the area towards Havant station, about 0.6 miles south.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
The scope of Artex removal
The usual limits are:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Artex removal around Havant
Havant is about 18 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We cover Havant as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. Havant is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 18 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Havant station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Havant may have coatings added during past renovations. Havant is within about 6 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Anywhere in PO9, PO11 and PO7, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Colemore Square, Market Parade and Juniper Square. Havant is on the A27 and A3(M), so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Havant, we cover Leigh Park (1 mile north), Denvilles (1 mile south-east), Durrants (2 miles north-east), Langstone (2 miles south) and Warblington (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles south-west), Fareham (9 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (14 miles west), Petersfield (10 miles north) and Locks Heath (12 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Hampshire, Havant has buildings from every era.
A little further out are Havant War Memorial Hospital (0.6 miles south) and Havant Museum (0.9 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Havant include Havant College (under half a mile south)
- Local churches include St Albans Church (0.7 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Perseverance pub (0.7 miles south)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Havant
Many trades want a test result first.
These come up again and again:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
For a school such as Trosnant Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Which laboratory analyses samples
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Choosing the right option
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- No removal until we know what it is
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note