Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Purbrook Heath, Hampshire
Worried about asbestos in Purbrook Heath? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Get a quote for Purbrook Heath
How artex removal works in Purbrook Heath
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Common materials are stipple finishes, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are coatings damaged by DIY and landlord refurbishments.
Village homes like those in Purbrook Heath have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Purbrook Heath (PO7)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex in Purbrook Heath homes
Purbrook Heath is about 1 mile west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. In Purbrook Heath, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Purbrook Heath is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 15 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Purbrook Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings. For rented flats close to Cosham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO7, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Newlands Lane and Purbrook Heath Road; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Widley (1 mile south), Purbrook (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile north-east), Furzeley Corner (2 miles north) and Drayton (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (3 miles north-east) and Hedge End (11 miles west).
A little further out are Queen Alexandra Hospital (1.3 miles south-west) and Portchester Castle (3.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Purbrook Heath include Purbrook Park School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find George Inn (1 mile south)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Purbrook Heath, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Purbrook Heath, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
FAQs for Purbrook Heath
Could my house in Purbrook Heath contain 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 you cover Purbrook Heath and the area around Cosham station?
Yes, we cover Purbrook Heath and the area towards Cosham station, about 1.9 miles south.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
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.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
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 can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
What happens next
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Test every different coating
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Materials we deal with
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
What happens
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- 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
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
What affects the price in Purbrook Heath
What drives the price:
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- What the material is and its state
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
Send us the address in Purbrook Heath, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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What else we do in Purbrook Heath
What we deal with in Purbrook Heath
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings coming down
Older homes across Purbrook Heath may have coatings added during past renovations.
What your quote should include
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- If the price includes VAT
- The documents you’ll receive
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What you get
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site