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Artex Removal in Midanbury
Artex removal in Midanbury, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Asbestos help in Midanbury
Weighing up your options
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Covering London and the South East
Artex removal for Midanbury properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Whether it’s damaged or cracked coatings and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and stipple finishes and more.
Homes in places like Midanbury may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Midanbury (SO18, SO17, SO19)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Midanbury
What else we do in Midanbury
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Coatings are applied over plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Painted coatings
Many coatings have been painted over, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured ceilings in Midanbury
Midanbury is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Midanbury as part of Southampton, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Bitterne station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Midanbury, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. The coast is within about 3 miles of Midanbury; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Here we cover the SO18, SO17 and SO19 postcode area. That could mean a property on Neva Road, Avon Road and Bond Road or the roads around them. Close by, we cover Bitterne Park (1 mile south-west), Townhill Park (1 mile north-east), Chartwell Green (1 mile north-east), Mansbridge (1 mile north) and Bitterne (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (3 miles west). Midanbury is one of the larger places we cover in Southampton, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west) and Netley Castle (3.4 miles south). The countryside around Midanbury includes Netley Common.
- Local schools include The Gregg School (within half a mile north-east) and Townhill Junior School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Bitterne Park Hotel (0.5 miles west)
What happens next
File the result and the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- File the test result and waste note
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
What happens
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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What affects the price in Midanbury
We base our quote on:
- Material and condition
- The category of work
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Questions from Midanbury
Do you cover Midanbury from London?
We cover Midanbury, about 68 miles from central London.
Do textured ceilings in Midanbury homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is usually needed.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
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. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Doing it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Midanbury
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note