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Asbestos Artex Removal in Highfield, Southampton
Need Artex removal in Highfield? We work across Highfield and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos help in Highfield
Artex removal near Highfield
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Highfield. People often contact us about walls before tiling and ceilings due to be knocked through or removed, involving swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
In Highfield, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Highfield (SO17, SO16, SO14)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Highfield questions
How far is Highfield from London?
We cover Highfield, about 69 miles from central London.
Is asbestos common in Highfield homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How much does Artex removal cost in Highfield?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We will recommend one for each room.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Work done to the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we quote and the cost guide.
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What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Photos help us quote
- Plan around the closed rooms
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Test before the builders arrive.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Artex in Highfield homes
Highfield is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. For Artex jobs in Highfield, tell us about parking and access. Highfield is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work.
In older homes in Highfield, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For rented flats close to St Denys station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. The coast is within about 3 miles of Highfield; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of SO17, SO16 and SO14 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Winn Road, Nile Road and The Avenue or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. You’ll find Highfield on the A3035, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Highfield, we also cover Bassett (1 mile north-west), Shirley (2 miles west), Lordswood (2 miles north-west), Freemantle (2 miles south-west) and Coxford (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Sholing (3 miles south-east), Woolston (3 miles south), Eling (4 miles west) and Rownhams (3 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Royal South Hants Hospital (1.2 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south). The countryside around Highfield includes Netley Common.
- Schools near Highfield include Richard Taunton Sixth Form College (0.8 miles west) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (1.4 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Cowherds Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Highfield
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
For a school such as Highfield Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What isn’t included
- What category of work it is
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site