Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Romsey, Hampshire
Artex removal in Romsey, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal near Romsey
Artex in Romsey homes
Romsey is about 6 miles west of Eastleigh, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Romsey, let us know about access. Romsey is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Romsey station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. In older homes in Romsey, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
For Artex jobs in SO51, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Station Road, Corn Market and Ashley Meadows or a nearby road, we can help. Romsey is on the A27 and A3057, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include North Baddesley (2 miles south-east), Toothill (2 miles south), Ashfield (2 miles south), Lee (2 miles south) and Upton (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (6 miles east), Andover (15 miles north), Totton (5 miles south), Chandler's Ford (4 miles east) and Hedge End (9 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Romsey Extra (1.4 miles south-west) and Romsey Community Hospital (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Romsey include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local schools include The Mountbatten School (0.9 miles south-east) and The Romsey School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Bishop Blaize Public House (0.5 miles south-west)
Artex removal near Romsey
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From ceilings before downlights go in and rented flats before redecoration, we cover stipple finishes, coated ceiling roses and coated plasterboard and more.
In towns like Romsey, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Romsey (SO51)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and the room stays closed. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Romsey: your questions answered
Do you cover Romsey and the area around Romsey station?
Yes. Romsey station is about 0.5 miles west of Romsey, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Romsey have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Romsey may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will explain the options.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
What’s included, and what isn’t
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 usually separate jobs
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Romsey
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The survey scope
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
For businesses and landlords in Romsey
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Romsey, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
After we have finished in Romsey
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Photos help us quote
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Test before the builders arrive.
Why people call us in Romsey
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
These are some of the things we deal with in Romsey:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
For a school such as Romsey Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before you book anyone
- The documents you will receive
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- The method and controls
Towns and villages near Romsey
What else we do in Romsey
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note