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Artex Removal in Maybush
Artex removal in Maybush, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before tiling
Need Artex removal in Maybush?
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Book your plasterer after removal
What to avoid
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
How artex removal works in Maybush
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. From damaged or cracked coatings and coatings damaged by DIY, we cover Artex ceilings, textured walls and swirl patterns and more.
Homes in towns and villages like Maybush may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Maybush (SO16, SO15)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Maybush questions
Is the Artex in my Maybush home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- 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
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Weighing up your options
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Across London and the South East
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we quote or published price ranges.
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Maybush, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Nearby places to Maybush
Other services in Maybush
Textured ceilings in Maybush
Maybush is about 3 miles east of Totton, in Southampton. Anywhere in Maybush, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Maybush is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work.
In older homes in Maybush, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Newlands Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Maybush is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Maybush is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in SO16 and SO15, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Coxford (1 mile north-east), Hillyfields (1 mile north-west), Regents Park (1 mile south-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east) and Millbrook (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles east).
A little further out are Eling Experience (1.8 miles south-west) and Western Community Hospital (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Maybush include Testwood Lakes.
- Local schools include Millbrook Community School (under half a mile north-west) and Regents Park Community College (0.7 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Bridge Tavern (within half a mile north-east)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Maybush
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings before plastering
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Redbridge station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What category of work it is
- Which areas and materials are covered
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- The size of the job
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- Licensed or non-licensed
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Damaged areas
- How we’d reach it
- Where we could park
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site