Portsmouth · England
Artex Removal in Portsea
Artex removal for Portsea: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Flaking textured ceilings
Get a quote for Portsea
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Artex removal for Portsea properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. From rented homes refurbished between tenants and coatings scraped during DIY, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and textured walls and more.
In areas like Portsea, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Portsea (PO1, PO12, PO5)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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After we have finished in Portsea
Covered coatings should be recorded.
After we’ve finished:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Don’t 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.
Step by step
We bag and label the waste as we work, for disposal at a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What we deal with in Portsea
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings before plastering
If you are refurbishing flats near Portsmouth Harbour station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How fibres will be kept down
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- If the price includes VAT
Duty holders and landlords in Portsea
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Portsea, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Options to consider in Portsea
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Accredited laboratory results
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
FAQs for Portsea
Do you work near Portsmouth Harbour station?
Yes. Portsmouth Harbour station is close to the centre of Portsea, and we cover the whole area.
Do textured ceilings in Portsea homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Portsea properties and textured coatings
Portsea is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We work across Portsea and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Older homes across Portsea may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Portsmouth Grammar School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. The coast is within about 2 miles of Portsea, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of PO1, PO12 and PO5 and the streets around it. From Main Road, Park Road and Scott Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Portsea, we also cover Portsmouth Point (1 mile south), Clayhall (2 miles south-west), Haslar (2 miles south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north-east), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north-east), Drayton (4 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Portsea include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Portsea include St Jude's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Charter Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship & Castle pub (less than half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.3 miles south-east)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site