Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Lee, Hampshire
Artex removal across Lee and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal in Lee
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Lee
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
A school like Oasis Academy Lord's Hill should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
- Which areas and materials are covered
How artex removal works in Lee
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. From coatings in the way of electrical work and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes.
In areas like Lee, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Lee (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Lee questions
Do textured ceilings in Lee homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in Lee homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I get a quote?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What else we do in Lee
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- A photo of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Textured ceilings in Lee
Lee is about 2 miles south of Romsey, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Lee contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover 683 places in Hampshire.
Older homes across Lee may have coatings added during past renovations. For rented flats close to Romsey station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Lee, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Lee is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in SO51, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Lee Lane and Lee Church Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Lee. Other places close to Lee we cover include Ashfield (1 mile east), Toothill (1 mile east), Upton (1 mile south-east), Nursling (1 mile south-east) and Rownhams (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Totton (3 miles south), Chandler's Ford (5 miles north-east) and Hedge End (9 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Romsey Community Hospital (2.3 miles north) and King Johns House (2.3 miles north). The countryside around Lee includes Testwood Lakes.
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (1.5 miles north-west)
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is generally better. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Lee
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Duty holders and landlords in Lee
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep the room closed while we work. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
After we have finished:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note