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Asbestos Artex Removal in Lordswood, Southampton
Any pre-2000 building in Lordswood may contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal for Lordswood
Artex removal for Lordswood properties
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Lordswood. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and coatings damaged by leaks, involving coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In areas like Lordswood, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Lordswood
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep pets away
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Other services in Lordswood
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- 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, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Lordswood: your questions answered
Do older homes in Lordswood have asbestos?
If your home in Lordswood was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Lordswood and the area around Millbrook (Hants) station?
Yes, we cover Lordswood and the area towards Millbrook (Hants) station, about 2.2 miles south.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: many coatings are asbestos-free. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- How much waste there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Lordswood properties and textured coatings
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Homes, landlords and businesses in Lordswood contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re refurbishing flats near Millbrook (Hants) station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Oakwood Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Lordswood, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Lordswood, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Southampton takes in SO16 and SO15, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Lordswood, we also cover Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). The countryside around Lordswood includes Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Upper Shirley High School (1 mile south) and Oaklands Community School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include Bridge Tavern (0.9 miles south-west)
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Where asbestos turns up
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Older homes across Lordswood may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether VAT is included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site