Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Hedge End
Artex removal in Hedge End, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before downlights go in
Asbestos help in Hedge End
About our artex removal in Hedge End
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. Whether it’s structural work through coated ceilings and flaking textured ceilings, we deal with coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
In Hedge End, textured walls turn up as well as ceilings, and both can be tested. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Hedge End (SO30, SO31)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Hedge End
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Hedge End must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work done to the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What affects the price in Hedge End
Quotes vary because of:
- Disposal costs
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
- Licensed or non-licensed
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Textured ceilings in Hedge End
Hedge End is about 4 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. We work across Hedge End and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Hedge End is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
A school like Shamblehurst Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Hedge End station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Hedge End is within about 4 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of SO30 and SO31. From Lynton Road, Watts Road and Dean Court or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A334 and B3033, Hedge End is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Thornhill (2 miles west), Harefield (2 miles west), West End (2 miles north-west), Chartwell Green (2 miles north-west) and Sholing (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north), Gosport (10 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (4 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
A little further out are Netley Castle (3.6 miles south-west) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (2 miles south). The countryside around Hedge End includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Hedge End include Wildern School (within half a mile north) and Wildern School (less than half a mile north)
FAQs for Hedge End
How far is Hedge End from London?
Hedge End is about 66 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Hedge End homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How much does Artex removal cost in Hedge End?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote after testing.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site