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Asbestos Artex Removal in Inner Avenue, Southampton
Worried about asbestos in Inner Avenue? We provide removal of textured ceilings and walls, explained in plain English.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Need Artex removal in Inner Avenue?
Why people call us in Inner Avenue
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
These come up again and again:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
If you’re refurbishing a rental near St Denys station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Before you book anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Which areas and materials are covered
About our artex removal in Inner Avenue
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. People often contact us about walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit and landlord refurbishments, involving swirl patterns, stipple finishes and textured walls.
In areas like Inner Avenue, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Inner Avenue (SO14, SO15, SO17)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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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
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Which option is right?
Skimming over Artex is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read how we quote or published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Artex in Inner Avenue homes
Inner Avenue is about 1 mile west of Southampton, in Southampton. Inner Avenue has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Inner Avenue is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Non-domestic buildings like Bevois Town Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Older homes across Inner Avenue may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Inner Avenue, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Inner Avenue; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across the SO14, SO15 and SO17 postcode area and the streets around it. From Alma Road, Rose Road and Lawn Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Inner Avenue, we also cover Southampton (1 mile east), Portswood (1 mile north-east), St Denys (1 mile north-east), Bitterne Manor (1 mile east) and St Mary's (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Thornhill (3 miles east), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Weston (3 miles south-east), Hounsdown (4 miles west) and Nursling (3 miles north-west).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (0.8 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (within half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.4 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Guide Dog pub (less than half a mile east)
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Inner Avenue were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Inner Avenue questions
Could my house in Inner Avenue contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Inner Avenue may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Don’t sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
How much does Artex removal cost in Inner Avenue?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- How much there is
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Where we could park
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Keeping things safe:
- Photos help us quote
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Each different coating needs testing
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
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More for properties in Inner Avenue
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note