Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Setley
Buildings in Setley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer Artex removal, with testing first.
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Need Artex removal in Setley?
Artex removal for Setley properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in Setley. Whether it’s extensions that cut into ceilings and textured walls before a refit, we cover stipple finishes, textured walls and coated plasterboard and more.
Village homes like those in Setley have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Setley (SO42)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Setley
Do older homes in Setley have asbestos?
If your home in Setley was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Setley and the area around Brockenhurst station?
Yes. Brockenhurst station is about 0.6 miles north of Setley, and we cover both.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
How much does Artex removal cost in Setley?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Weighing up your options
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Looking after things afterwards
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
After we have finished:
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Test every different coating
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Give us room sizes
What to avoid
Test before the builders arrive.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
For businesses and landlords in Setley
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Places near Setley
Also in Setley
The process
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- 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
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What affects the price in Setley
When we quote, we look at:
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- A photo of the whole area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Artex removal around Setley
Setley is about 4 miles north of Lymington, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Setley, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 11 miles away.
Older homes across Setley may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing flats near Brockenhurst station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Setley is within about a mile of the New Forest National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 5 miles of Setley; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Anywhere in SO42, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on Tilebarn Lane and Lymington Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Setley we cover include Brockenhurst (1 mile north), South Weirs (1 mile west), Balmerlawn (1 mile north), Lyndhurst (5 miles north) and Emery Down (5 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Eastleigh (15 miles north-east), Totton (8 miles north), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-east), Hedge End (14 miles north-east), Lymington (4 miles south) and Romsey (13 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles south) and Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include Foresters Arms (0.7 miles north)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site