Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in South Down, Hampshire
Artex removal in South Down: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Walls before tiling
Asbestos help in South Down
What we deal with in South Down
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
In older properties, we often see:
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Damaged or cracked coatings
Older homes across South Down may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- The documents you’ll receive
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Artex removal for South Down properties
Textured coatings like Artex were used on ceilings and walls for decades, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Typical materials include swirl patterns, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses, and people usually contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and textured walls before a refit.
Village homes like those in South Down have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- South Down (SO21)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Also near South Down
Other services in South Down
For businesses and landlords in South Down
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What affects the price in South Down
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
- The type of material and its condition
- The category of work
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
- An overall view
- An idea of size
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
South Down: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like South Down?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Could my house in South Down contain asbestos?
If your home in South Down was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do you work in South Down?
We do: our area includes South Down and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
After we have finished in South Down
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Send photos of the coatings
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Textured ceilings in South Down
South Down is about 3 miles north-east of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. South Down has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from South Down to Southampton (about 7 miles away).
If you’re refurbishing flats near Shawford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. A school like Twyford St Mary's Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start.
Artex jobs anywhere in SO21 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Cross Way, Fairfield Road and Grove Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside South Down, we also cover Compton (1 mile north), Otterbourne (1 mile south-west), Shawford (1 mile north-east), Twyford (1 mile east) and Oliver's Battery (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (3 miles north), Eastleigh (3 miles south), Fareham (13 miles south-east), Andover (15 miles north-west), Totton (10 miles south-west) and Chandler's Ford (3 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Balfour Museum of Hampshire Red Cross History (2.9 miles north) and Wolvesey Castle (3.2 miles north). The countryside around South Down includes Twyford Down and Shawford Down.
- Local schools include Thornden School (1.9 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Bridge Inn (0.6 miles north-east)
Options to consider in South Down
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in South Down
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked before the seals come down. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- 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
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site