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Asbestos Artex Removal in Landport, Portsmouth
Artex removal for properties in Landport and Portsmouth: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal in Landport
Artex removal near Landport
If your renovation in Landport involves textured ceilings, test them before rewiring, fitting downlights or plastering. From coatings in the way of electrical work and coatings damaged by leaks, we deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes and more.
In Landport, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Landport (PO1, PO2, PO5)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Landlord refurbishments
For rented flats close to Portsmouth & Southsea station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The method and controls
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What isn’t included
What it might be made of
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
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Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
What it costs
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The category of work
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- Cracks or breaks
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
You will get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Artex removal around Landport
Landport is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Landport has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 16 miles away.
In older homes in Landport, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Ark Dickens Primary Academy should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Landport is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across PO1, PO2 and PO5. Local streets include Lake Road, Watts Road and Alfred Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Portsmouth (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile east), Rudmore (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile east) and North End (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north-east) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Southsea Castle (1.7 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (less than half a mile west). Green spaces nearby include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Landport include St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south) and St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Painters Arms (under half a mile south)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.4 miles south)
Landport: your questions answered
Do you cover Landport from London?
Landport is about 65 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Landport homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Landport can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How it works
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Options to consider in Landport
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site