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Asbestos Artex Removal in Redbridge, Southampton
Artex removal in Redbridge: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal in Redbridge
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- 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
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Artex removal near Redbridge
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Redbridge. Common materials are stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and people typically contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and ceilings due for plastering or skimming.
In a village like Redbridge, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Redbridge (SO40, SO16, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Accredited laboratory results
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Artex removal around Redbridge
Redbridge is about 1 mile east of Totton, in Southampton. Properties in Redbridge range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 40 towns and villages in Southampton.
If you are refurbishing flats near Redbridge station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. For a school such as Redbridge Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Redbridge is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. Redbridge is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of SO40, SO16 and SO15. Whether your property is on Mill Road, Test Lane and Tate Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Redbridge is on the M271, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Redbridge we cover include Eling (1 mile south-west), Millbrook (1 mile east), Hillyfields (1 mile north), Maybush (1 mile north-east) and Regents Park (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Southampton (3 miles east), Townhill Park (5 miles east), Midanbury (5 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (6 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Eling Experience (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Redbridge Community School (within half a mile east) and Millbrook Community School (1.4 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find Ship Inn (under half a mile north-east)
After the job
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Going forward:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Send photos of the coatings
- Clear the rooms before the work
Don’ts
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Your questions about Artex removal in Redbridge
Do you come out to small villages like Redbridge?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is the Artex in my Redbridge home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Why people call us in Redbridge
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in Redbridge, near All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before you book
- How fibres will be kept down
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
- A picture of the whole area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which does not change what’s underneath.
Nearby places to Redbridge
Other services in Redbridge
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note