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Artex Removal in Portsmouth Point
Artex removal across Portsmouth Point, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal for Portsmouth Point
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Keeping things safe:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Artex removal in Portsmouth Point
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. People often contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, including coated plasterboard, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
In Portsmouth Point, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Portsmouth Point (PO1, PO5, PO12)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Portsmouth Point homes
Portsmouth Point is about 2 miles west of Southsea, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in Portsmouth Point, just send the postcode. We work in 19 places across Portsmouth. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
A school like St Jude's CofE Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Portsmouth Harbour station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. The coast is within about 2 miles of Portsmouth Point, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO1, PO5 and PO12 start with the postcode and some photos. From Park Road, Nobbs Lane and Bath Square or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Portsmouth Point, we also cover Portsea (1 mile north), Clayhall (1 mile south-west), Haslar (1 mile south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north-east), Drayton (5 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are Portsmouth Museum And Art Gallery (less than half a mile east) and Southsea Castle (1.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Schools near Portsmouth Point include Portsmouth Grammar School (less than half a mile east) and Charter Academy (0.9 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Bridge Tavern (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Southsea (0.9 miles south-east)
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Duty holders and landlords in Portsmouth Point
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Portsmouth Point must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The scope of Artex removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Options to consider in Portsmouth Point
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Portsmouth Point questions
Is the Artex in my Portsmouth Point home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do older homes in Portsmouth Point have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
What affects the price in Portsmouth Point
When we quote, we look at:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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