Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Locks Heath
Artex removal in Locks Heath: textured coating testing and removal, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before skimming
Artex removal near Locks Heath
Artex removal near Locks Heath
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s ceilings before skimming and extensions that cut into ceilings, we deal with coated ceiling roses, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In places like Locks Heath, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Locks Heath (SO31, PO14, PO15)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Across London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Nearby places to Locks Heath
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- An idea of size
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Textured ceilings in Locks Heath
Locks Heath is about 3 miles west of Fareham, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Locks Heath contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Locks Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 7 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Swanwick station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. A school like Park Gate Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Locks Heath is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO31, PO14 and PO15. Local streets include Church Road, Lower Church Road and Laxton Close; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Titchfield Common (1 mile south-east), Park Gate (1 mile north), Warsash (1 mile south-west), Sarisbury (1 mile north-west) and Segensworth (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (6 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles east) and Horndean (12 miles east).
Nearby you will also find St Andrew's Castle (2.2 miles west) and Carron Row Farm Museum (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Holly Hill Woodland Park.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (0.6 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Jolly Farmer Public House (0.7 miles south-west)
What we deal with in Locks Heath
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Locks Heath, near St John or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The method and controls
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
FAQs for Locks Heath
Could my house in Locks Heath contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Locks Heath may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is the Artex in my Locks Heath home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site