Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Soake
Artex removal in Soake and across Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Textured walls before a refit
Need Artex removal in Soake?
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Artex removal in Soake
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Soake. From loft conversions and extensions and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we deal with Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and stipple finishes and more.
Village homes like those in Soake have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Soake (PO7)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings coming down
If your home is one of the older properties in Soake, near The Mead End or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
The process
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a 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
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Records for your files
See our prices page and the cost guide.
FAQs for Soake
Do you cover Soake and the area around Bedhampton station?
Yes, we cover Soake and the area towards Bedhampton station, about 3.7 miles south-east.
Do you come out to small villages like Soake?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
The scope of Artex removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
What affects the price in Soake
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Soake, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Soake, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Textured ceilings in Soake
Soake is about 1 mile north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Soake contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Soake is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 15 miles away.
For rented flats close to Bedhampton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Denmead Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings.
Anywhere in PO7, we can help with Artex removal. Whether your property is on Soake Road and Hambledon Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Furzeley Corner (1 mile south-west), Hart Plain (1 mile east), Cowplain (1 mile east), Waterlooville (1 mile south-east) and Purbrook Heath (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gosport (8 miles south-west), Havant (4 miles south-east), Eastleigh (14 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south-west), Hedge End (11 miles west) and Petersfield (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Clanfield Earthwork (4.7 miles north-east) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (3.2 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Southmoor Nature Reserve and Portsdown Hill.
- Nearby schools include The Cowplain School (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Mead End pub (0.5 miles north-west)
- 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