Portsmouth · England
Artex Removal for Rudmore
Artex removal in Rudmore and across Portsmouth: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
- Landlord refurbishments
Asbestos help in Rudmore
What affects the price in Rudmore
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
About our artex removal in Rudmore
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and rented homes refurbished between tenants, we deal with swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
In places like Rudmore, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Rudmore (PO2, PO1)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Weighing up your options
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work done to the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
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 manage or own a block in Rudmore, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What happens next
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Some practical advice:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
Don’ts
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Rudmore properties and textured coatings
Rudmore is about 1 mile north-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. For Artex jobs in Rudmore, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 19 places across Portsmouth. Our area stretches from Rudmore to Southampton (15 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Portsmouth & Southsea station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Rudmore may have coatings added during past renovations. Rudmore is within about 3 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in PO2 and PO1, we can help with Artex removal. From Knox Road, Wharf Road and Croft Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Rudmore is on the M275 and A2047, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Rudmore we cover include North End (1 mile north-east), Tipner (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth (1 mile south-east), Landport (1 mile south) and Copnor (1 mile east).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.1 miles north-west) and Southsea (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Rudmore include Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Rudmore include Mayfield School (0.7 miles north-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1 mile south)
- Local pubs include The Admiral Drake pub (under half a mile south-west)
Why people call us in Rudmore
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so testing is the only way to know.
In older properties, we often see:
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings coming down
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before tiling
Non-domestic buildings like The Flying Bull Academy should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
Comparing quotes
- What category of work it is
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- If the price includes VAT
- What paperwork you get
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Your questions about Artex removal in Rudmore
Do you work near Portsmouth & Southsea station?
Yes, we cover Rudmore and the area towards Portsmouth & Southsea station, about 1.1 miles south.
Do textured ceilings in Rudmore homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can I just skim over it?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
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.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Read more
- 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