Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Lower Swanwick
Artex removal across Lower Swanwick, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Artex removal for Lower Swanwick
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Across London and the South East
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
How artex removal works in Lower Swanwick
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, across Lower Swanwick. Common materials are Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and textured walls, and people usually contact us about ceilings before plastering and textured walls before a refit.
In a village like Lower Swanwick, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Lower Swanwick (SO31)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Lower Swanwick
Lower Swanwick is about 2 miles west of Whiteley, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in Lower Swanwick, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Lower Swanwick is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover.
In older homes in Lower Swanwick, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Bursledon Church of England Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Lower Swanwick is within about 2 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Anywhere in SO31, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Green Lane, Bridge Road and Station Road or the roads around them. Other places close to Lower Swanwick we cover include Swanwick (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury (1 mile south-east), Sarisbury Green (1 mile south), Park Gate (2 miles south-east) and Burridge (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (8 miles south-east), Havant (14 miles east), Eastleigh (6 miles north), Fareham (5 miles south-east) and Horndean (13 miles east).
A little further out are St Andrew's Castle (2.4 miles south) and Bursledon Brickworks Industrial Museum (under half a mile north-east). The countryside around Lower Swanwick includes Swanwick Lakes.
- Schools near Lower Swanwick include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Ship Inn (within half a mile south)
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. 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 test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Also in Lower Swanwick
Lower Swanwick questions
Do you cover Lower Swanwick and the area around Bursledon station?
Yes. Bursledon station is close to the centre of Lower Swanwick, and we cover the whole area.
Do you cover Lower Swanwick from London?
Lower Swanwick is about 67 miles from central London, well within our area.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
You can, if it’s intact: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
For businesses and landlords in Lower Swanwick
If you manage or own a block in Lower Swanwick, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Lower Swanwick
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
Typical jobs in Lower Swanwick include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
If you are refurbishing a rental near Bursledon station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The documents you’ll receive
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site