Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Knightwood
Buildings in Knightwood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Asbestos help in Knightwood
Duty holders and landlords in Knightwood
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Artex removal for Knightwood properties
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. We often deal with coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings, and people generally contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and textured walls before a refit.
Homes in places like Knightwood may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Knightwood (SO53, SO52)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Once we are done:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
What it might be made of
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Knightwood
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before downlights go in
If you are refurbishing flats near Chandlers Ford station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What your quote should include
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What paperwork you get
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What isn’t included
Knightwood questions
How far is Knightwood from London?
We cover Knightwood, about 67 miles from central London.
Do textured ceilings in Knightwood homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
Places near Knightwood
What else we do in Knightwood
Your options compared
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Knightwood
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Knightwood
Knightwood is about 1 mile west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. We work across Knightwood and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Knightwood is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work.
If your home is one of the older properties in Knightwood, near St Francis or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Knightwood Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
Wherever your property is in SO53 and SO52, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Foyle Road, Harvest Road and Flexford Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Knightwood, we also cover Chilworth Old Village (2 miles south-west), Chilworth (2 miles south), North Baddesley (2 miles west), Toothill (3 miles south-west) and Bassett (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (3 miles south-east), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Totton (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (7 miles south-east) and Romsey (4 miles west).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.5 miles west) and Eastleigh Museum (2.5 miles south-east). Open spaces near Knightwood include Flexford Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Toynbee School (1.4 miles south-east)
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- How many samples are needed
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How we work
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- 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