Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Horton Heath
Artex removal in Horton Heath, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in Horton Heath?
Artex removal in Horton Heath
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From landlord refurbishments and loft conversions, we deal with textured walls, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes and more.
In areas like Horton Heath, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Horton Heath (SO50)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Artex removal around Horton Heath
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-east of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Horton Heath, tell us the postcode and what you need. Horton Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work.
If your home is one of the older properties in Horton Heath, near Church of the Holy Cross or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Fair Oak Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. The coast is within about 6 miles of Horton Heath; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Wherever your property is in SO50, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on The Lillies, Botley Road and Centaury Gardens or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Other places close to Horton Heath we cover include Fair Oak (1 mile north), Durley (2 miles east), Boorley Green (2 miles south-east), Wintershill (2 miles east) and Durley Street (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (7 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Havant (15 miles south-east), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (13 miles east) and Totton (9 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Moorgreen Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.7 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Local schools include Wyvern Technology College (0.5 miles north) and Wyvern Technology College (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Old George Public House (0.8 miles north)
FAQs for Horton Heath
How far is Horton Heath from London?
Horton Heath is about 64 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Horton Heath homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is my textured ceiling in Horton Heath asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. A test will tell you.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Horton Heath were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Towns and villages near Horton Heath
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Why people call us in Horton Heath
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Typical jobs in Horton Heath include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Hedge End station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- How fibres will be kept down
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Afterwards
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- File the test result and waste note
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site