Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Marchwood
Artex removal in Marchwood: textured coating testing and removal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
Asbestos help in Marchwood
After the job
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Artex removal for Marchwood properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings scraped during DIY, we cover textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
In areas like Marchwood, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Marchwood (SO40)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Marchwood
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
These are some of the things we deal with in Marchwood:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
If you are refurbishing flats near Millbrook (Hants) station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether VAT is included
- The documents you will receive
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
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Artex removal around Marchwood
Marchwood is about 3 miles south-east of Totton, in Hampshire. Marchwood is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If your home is one of the older properties in Marchwood, near Church of St John the Apostle or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. A school like Marchwood Junior School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. Marchwood is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 3 miles of Marchwood; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over SO40. From Cranberry Close, Melick Close and The Rowans or anywhere nearby, we can help. You’ll find Marchwood on the A326, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Dibden (2 miles south-east), Dibden Purlieu (3 miles south-east), Hythe (3 miles south-east), Beaulieu (5 miles south) and Furzey Lodge (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Gosport (14 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-east), Fareham (11 miles east), Totton (3 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (4.1 miles east) and Westquay (2.1 miles east). The countryside around Marchwood includes Testwood Lakes.
- Schools near Marchwood include Hounsdown School (2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Horse pub (under half a mile east)
What happens
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- 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
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Marchwood questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Marchwood homes?
If your home in Marchwood was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Do you cover Marchwood?
Yes, we do: Marchwood is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
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.
Options to consider in Marchwood
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is typically best. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in Marchwood
- Covering London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note