Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Hythe, Hampshire
Buildings in Hythe built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal in Hythe
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Artex removal for Hythe properties
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From coatings damaged by leaks and coatings scraped during DIY, we deal with coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In towns like Hythe, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Hythe (SO45)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Hythe properties and textured coatings
Hythe is about 4 miles south of Southampton, in Hampshire. Hythe has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Southampton Town Quay station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Hythe, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 4 miles of Hythe, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Hythe is within about 3 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in SO45, Artex removal is available. Streets in the area include High Street, Deerleap Close and Langdown Lawn, and Artex removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Hythe, we cover Dibden Purlieu (1 mile south-west), Dibden (1 mile west), Marchwood (3 miles north-west), The Hummicks (4 miles south-west) and Beaulieu (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (9 miles east), Totton (6 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Netley Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Westquay (2.9 miles north). Within reach you will find Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Hythe include Noadswood School (0.8 miles west) and Testwood School (1.3 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include No.5 (The Lord Nelson Public House) (0.6 miles north)
Choosing the right option
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- No removal until we know what it is
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Hythe
Other services in Hythe
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Hythe, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Parking and access charges
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The quantity or area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A picture of the whole area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
FAQs for Hythe
Do you cover Hythe and the area around Southampton Town Quay station?
Yes. Southampton Town Quay station is about 2.3 miles north of Hythe, and we cover both.
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you work in Hythe?
Yes, Hythe is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Doing 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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What we deal with in Hythe
Many trades want a test result first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
A school like Waterside Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site