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Asbestos Artex Removal in Northam, Southampton
Any pre-2000 building in Northam may contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Artex removal in Northam
Materials we deal with
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex removal in Northam
Planning a renovation in Northam with textured ceilings? Get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Whether it’s damaged or cracked coatings and textured walls before a refit, we cover Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and textured walls.
Homes in towns and villages like Northam may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Northam (SO14, SO19, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Towns and villages near Northam
Also in Northam
After we’ve finished in Northam
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Going forward:
- Give us room sizes
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets away
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
What we deal with in Northam
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
These are some of the things we deal with in Northam:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
Non-domestic buildings like Bitterne Manor Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Northam questions
Do you cover Northam and the area around Bitterne station?
Yes, we cover Northam and the area towards Bitterne station, about 0.6 miles north.
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Artex removal around Northam
Northam is about 1 mile south-east of Southampton, in Southampton. If your Artex job is in Northam, let us know about access when you get in touch. Northam is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
If your home is one of the older properties in Northam, near Church of St Augustine or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Bitterne station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Northam, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Northam is within about 2 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the SO14, SO19 and SO18 postcode area. From Sea Road, Lumpy Lane and Cross Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Peartree Green (1 mile south), Bitterne Manor (1 mile north), Itchen (1 mile south-east), St Mary's (1 mile south-west) and Bitterne (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west), Eling (5 miles west) and Rownhams (4 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (0.8 miles east) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.2 miles west). Open spaces near Northam include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (0.8 miles south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Engineers Arms (within half a mile west)
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Northam
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
The process
If we’re taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note