Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Pilley
Artex removal in Pilley: Artex removal, with testing first. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal for Pilley
About our artex removal in Pilley
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. We often deal with Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls, and people generally contact us about textured walls before a refit and coatings scraped during DIY.
In towns and villages like Pilley, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Pilley (SO41)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Pilley
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings already disturbed
If you are refurbishing flats near Lymington Town station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Common questions in Pilley
Is the Artex in my Pilley home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover small places like Pilley?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
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.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
How much does Artex removal cost in Pilley?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Places near Pilley
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Choosing the right option
Test, leave, cover or remove? 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 generally best. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Artex removal around Pilley
Pilley is about 2 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. We work across Pilley and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Pilley is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 11 miles away.
In older homes in Pilley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like William Gilpin Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 3 miles of Pilley, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Pilley is within about 3 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the SO41 postcode area. Streets in the area include Pilley Street, Burnt House Lane and May Lane, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Pilley Bailey (1 mile north-east), Warborne (1 mile south-west), Bull Hill (1 mile east), Portmore (1 mile south-east) and Boldre (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Fareham (15 miles east), Totton (9 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east) and Romsey (15 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (1.7 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (1.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Pilley includes Boldre Foreshore.
- Local schools include Southlands School (0.6 miles south-west) and Priestlands School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles west)
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What happens next
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
The scope of Artex removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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