Portsmouth · England
Artex Removal for Hilsea
Artex removal for Hilsea: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Loft conversions
Artex removal near Hilsea
Artex removal near Hilsea
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Hilsea. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and typical jobs are ceilings before skimming and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
In places like Hilsea, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hilsea properties and textured coatings
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We cover Hilsea as part of Portsmouth, for Artex jobs of every size. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
A school like Gatcombe Park Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Hilsea, near St Francis' Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Hilsea is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in PO2, PO3 and PO6, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Hilsea, we cover Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local schools include Trafalgar School (under half a mile north-west) and Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Coach and Horses pub (less than half a mile north)
How we price Artex removal
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- How many samples are needed
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
- Waste quantity and disposal
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.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- A picture of the whole area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Materials we deal with
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
More for properties in Hilsea
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If you run a business from older premises in Hilsea, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Hilsea: your questions answered
Do older homes in Hilsea have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hilsea can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Hilsea and the area around Hilsea station?
Yes. Hilsea station is about 0.5 miles east of Hilsea, and we cover both.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
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.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. A sample test tells you which you have.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Is asbestos dangerous?
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.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
After we’ve finished:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Each different coating needs testing
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
DIY and asbestos
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.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Hilsea
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
In older properties, we often see:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Damaged or cracked coatings
For rented flats close to Hilsea station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- If the price includes VAT
- Any exclusions
- Which laboratory analyses samples
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site