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Artex Removal for Southbourne
Artex removal for properties in Southbourne and West Sussex: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
Asbestos help in Southbourne
How artex removal works in Southbourne
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. From ceilings due for plastering or skimming and coatings damaged by leaks, we deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and swirl patterns and more.
In Southbourne, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Southbourne (PO10)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we deal with in Southbourne
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Non-domestic buildings like Southbourne Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What to look for in a quote
- What paperwork you get
- What category of work it is
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
Also near Southbourne
What else we do in Southbourne
After we have finished in Southbourne
The surface is left ready for making good.
A few practical points:
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
Don’ts
Test before the builders arrive.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
Textured ceilings in Southbourne
Southbourne is about 4 miles east of Havant, in West Sussex. We work across Southbourne and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Southbourne is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 22 miles away.
In older homes in Southbourne, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. If you are refurbishing flats near Southbourne station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. The coast is within about 6 miles of Southbourne; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
This part of West Sussex takes in PO10, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Lodgebury Close, Manor Road and Northcote Gardens, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover Woodmancote (1 mile north), Lumley (1 mile west), Westbourne (1 mile north-west), Emsworth (1 mile west) and Thorney Island (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Bognor Regis (11 miles south-east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (10 miles south-east), Portfield (6 miles east), Yapton (13 miles east) and East Wittering (6 miles south).
A little further out are Warblington Castle (2.5 miles west) and Emsworth Museum (1.3 miles west). Within reach you will find Stoke Down and Brook Meadow (Emsworth).
- Nearby schools include Bourne Community College (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Traveller's Joy Public House (within half a mile south-east)
Your questions about Artex removal in Southbourne
Do textured ceilings in Southbourne homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Could my house in Southbourne contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Southbourne can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise for each room.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
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 it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Duty holders and landlords in Southbourne
If you run a business from older premises in Southbourne, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A rough size or measurement
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Make sure we can get to the area
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Options to consider in Southbourne
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask about the method and the waste. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site