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Artex Removal in Southsea
Artex removal across Southsea and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Landlord refurbishments
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Southsea
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- We go through the options and send a 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
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
For a quote, 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.
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Artex removal in Southsea
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. Typical jobs include flaking textured ceilings and coatings damaged by DIY, including stipple finishes, textured walls and Artex ceilings.
Renovations in towns and villages like Southsea often uncover textured coatings on walls as well as ceilings, and both can be tested. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Southsea (PO5, PO4, PO1)
- Area hub
- Portsmouth
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in Southsea
Southsea is about 2 miles south of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in Southsea, just send the postcode. Southsea is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Southsea, near St Margaret of Scotland or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as Craneswater Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Southsea is within about a mile of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
For Artex jobs in PO5, PO4 and PO1, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Bath Road, Liss Road and Beach Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Southsea, we cover Milton (1 mile north-east), Fratton (1 mile north), Kingston (1 mile north), Landport (1 mile north-west) and Baffins (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Hilsea (3 miles north), Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (5 miles north), Cosham (4 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (5 miles north).
A little further out are St. Mary's Hospital (1 mile north) and Southsea Castle (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Southsea includes Milton Locks.
- Local schools include Mayville High School (0.5 miles west) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Festing pub (under half a mile north)
The scope of Artex removal
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and doesn’t cover:
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
- The type of material and its condition
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Where we could park
- A picture of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Common questions in Southsea
Do you cover Southsea and the area around Fratton station?
Yes. Fratton station is about 0.8 miles north of Southsea, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Southsea home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Usually you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is my textured ceiling in Southsea asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Once we are done:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Give us room sizes
- Each different coating needs testing
What to avoid
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Where asbestos turns up
Many ceilings have years of paint on them, so age is hard to judge.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
If you are refurbishing flats near Fratton station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Your options compared
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is usually better. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work done to the regulations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Nearby places to Southsea
Other services in Southsea
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note