Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Purbrook
Artex removal for Purbrook: Artex removal, with testing first. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before tiling
Artex removal near Purbrook
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Purbrook
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
Artex removal for Purbrook properties
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. From landlord refurbishments and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover coated plasterboard, textured walls and swirl patterns.
Renovations in places like Purbrook often uncover textured coatings on walls as well as ceilings, and both can be tested. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Purbrook (PO7, PO6)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Purbrook
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A clear close-up
- An idea of size
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Towns and villages near Purbrook
What else we do in Purbrook
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- We plan the method and quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Purbrook questions
Is asbestos common in Purbrook homes?
If your home in Purbrook was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Purbrook from London?
We cover Purbrook, about 60 miles from central London.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do you work in Purbrook?
Yes, we do: Purbrook is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Artex removal around Purbrook
Purbrook is about 2 miles west of Havant, in Hampshire. Properties in Purbrook range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Purbrook is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our area stretches from Purbrook to Southampton (16 miles away).
For a school such as Purbrook Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Purbrook, near Church of St John or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
For Artex jobs in PO7 and PO6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include London Road, Bliss Close and Delius Walk, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Neighbouring places we cover include Purbrook Heath (1 mile west), Widley (1 mile south-west), Waterlooville (1 mile north), Farlington (2 miles south) and Bedhampton (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Gosport (7 miles south-west), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (7 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north), Hedge End (12 miles west) and Petersfield (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Warblington Castle (3.3 miles south-east) and World War I Remembrance Centre (2.7 miles south). Within reach you will find Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Purbrook include Crookhorn College (less than half a mile east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Denmead Queen pub (0.9 miles north)
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
After we have finished in Purbrook
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
After we have finished:
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Send photos of the coatings
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
For businesses and landlords in Purbrook
If you run a business from older premises in Purbrook, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Materials, one by one
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Why people call us in Purbrook
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Typical jobs in Purbrook include:
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings scraped during DIY
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Bedhampton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site