Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Keyhaven
Artex removal in Keyhaven: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal in Keyhaven
What we deal with in Keyhaven
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, so they may start to flake.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Lymington Town station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What paperwork you get
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Artex removal in Keyhaven
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about extensions that cut into ceilings and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights.
In a village like Keyhaven, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Keyhaven (SO41)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
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More for properties in Keyhaven
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Keyhaven were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Textured ceilings in Keyhaven
Keyhaven is about 3 miles south of Lymington, in Hampshire. In Keyhaven, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 683 places across Hampshire. Our area stretches from Keyhaven to Southampton (16 miles away).
A school like Milford-on-Sea Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. If your home is one of the older properties in Keyhaven, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 7 miles of Keyhaven; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 3 miles of Keyhaven, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the SO41 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on New Road, Keyhaven Road and Saltgrass Lane, wherever it is in Keyhaven. If your property is just outside Keyhaven, we also cover Milford on Sea (1 mile west), Lymore (1 mile north-west), Lower Pennington (1 mile north-east), Everton (2 miles north-west) and Pennington (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Totton (14 miles north), Hythe (12 miles north-east), New Milton (4 miles north-west), Ringwood (13 miles north-west), Warsash (15 miles north-east) and Barton on Sea (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles north-east) and Yarmouth Castle (3.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Milford on Sea LNR and Tennyson Down.
- Local schools include Priestlands School (2.2 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Gun Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about Artex removal in Keyhaven
Do textured ceilings in Keyhaven homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What affects the price in Keyhaven
Every quote reflects:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is normally best. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Keyhaven
- Covering London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site