Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Langley, Hampshire
Looking for Artex removal in Langley? We work across Langley and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
Need Artex removal in Langley?
After we’ve finished in Langley
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Avoid these
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
How artex removal works in Langley
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Langley. Typical jobs include textured walls before a refit and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, including textured walls, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns.
In areas like Langley, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- Langley (SO45)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Langley
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Langley, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The size of the job
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- The parking area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
You’ll get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Langley: your questions answered
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.
Is the Artex in my Langley home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, which does not change what’s underneath.
Places near Langley
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Weighing up your options
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How it works
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Artex in Langley homes
Langley is about 4 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. We cover Langley as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. Langley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Langley to Southampton (about 8 miles away).
A school like Blackfield Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. If you are refurbishing flats near Hamble station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 4 miles of Langley, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Langley, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in SO45, Artex removal is available. Your property could be on Chalewood Road, Hursley Drive and Bernwood Grove. Neighbouring places we cover include Blackfield (1 mile north), Roughdown (1 mile north-west), Holbury (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile east) and Sprat's Down (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Coldeast (5.8 miles north-east) and Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.7 miles west). The countryside around Langley includes Mill Hill and Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (2 miles north)
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Langley
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Langley
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
In older homes in Langley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Before booking anyone
- What category of work it is
- What is not included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site