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Artex Removal for Portswood
Artex removal for Portswood: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings before plastering
- Textured walls before a refit
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Artex removal for Portswood properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Whether it’s landlord refurbishments and structural work through coated ceilings, we deal with coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and textured walls and more.
In a smaller place like Portswood, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Where
- Portswood (SO17, SO14, SO18)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Portswood: your questions answered
Could my house in Portswood contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Portswood may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Portswood from London?
We cover Portswood, about 69 miles from central London.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is my textured ceiling in Portswood asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Do you work in Portswood?
Yes. We cover Portswood and the surrounding area as part of Southampton. Send us the postcode for a quote.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- The waste is bagged, the room cleaned and the waste taken to a permitted site
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
- The access route
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Nearby places to Portswood
What else we do in Portswood
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
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.
Artex in Portswood homes
Portswood is about 1 mile north of Southampton, in Southampton. In Portswood, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Portswood is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work.
A school like St Denys Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested. For rented flats close to St Denys station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of Portswood, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 2 miles of Portswood, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Southampton takes in SO17, SO14 and SO18, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. From Ivy Road, Alma Road and Lawn Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A335 and A3035, Portswood is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include St Denys (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south), Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east) and Bitterne Park (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Maybush (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south) and Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Portswood includes Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include St Anne's Catholic School (1 mile south-west) and St Mary's Independent School (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find South Western Arms (less than half a mile south-east)
Why people call us in Portswood
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
In older properties, we often see:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If your home is one of the older properties in Portswood, near Highfield Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- What paperwork you get
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What category of work it is
Looking after things afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Going forward:
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site