Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Southend, Hampshire
Artex removal across Southend, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before plastering
Artex removal near Southend
How artex removal works in Southend
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Common materials are coated ceiling roses, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about ceilings before skimming and ceilings coming down.
In towns and villages like Southend, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Southend (SO32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After we have finished in Southend
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
Don’ts
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Your questions about Artex removal in Southend
How far is Southend from London?
Southend is about 60 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you cover Southend and the area around Portchester station?
Yes, we cover Southend and the area towards Portchester station, about 5 miles south.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do you work in Southend?
We do: our area includes Southend and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not every coating does: plenty of textured coatings contain no asbestos. Testing a sample is how you find out.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Southend were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Get in touch with photos
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- We dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
How we price Artex removal
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Disposal costs
- Travel and parking
- The survey scope
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
- Visible markings
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Textured ceilings in Southend
Southend is about 5 miles north-west of Waterlooville, in Hampshire. Anywhere in Southend, just send the postcode, and we will quote. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 12 miles away.
In older homes in Southend, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Non-domestic buildings like Newtown Soberton Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings.
For Artex jobs in SO32, just send the postcode and a few photos. Close by, we cover Newtown (1 mile south-west), Soberton Heath (1 mile west), Hoe Gate (1 mile south-east), Woodend (1 mile west) and Hipley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (13 miles north-west), Gosport (8 miles south), Havant (7 miles south-east), Eastleigh (10 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south-west) and Horndean (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Southend include St Clair's Meadow and Portsdown Hill.
- Local pubs include The Bold Forester Public House (0.8 miles north-west)
Towns and villages near Southend
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Southend
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
If you are refurbishing a rental near Portchester station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Before you book anyone
- How fibres will be kept down
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Choosing the right option
Skimming over Artex avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Records for your files
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note