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Artex Removal for St Denys
Artex removal in St Denys and across Southampton: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Asbestos help in St Denys
Artex removal in St Denys
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We will talk you through the options for your rooms in St Denys. People often contact us about ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and coatings in the way of electrical work, including coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
In towns and villages like St Denys, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- St Denys (SO17, SO18, SO14)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Your questions about Artex removal in St Denys
Do you cover St Denys from London?
St Denys is about 69 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is the Artex in my St Denys home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
- How much waste there is
- Access to the area
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
- A picture of the whole area
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Artex removal around St Denys
St Denys is about 1 mile north-east of Southampton, in Southampton. Anywhere in St Denys, just send the postcode, and we will quote. St Denys is one of 40 places in Southampton we cover.
Older homes across St Denys may have coatings added during past renovations. If you’re refurbishing a rental near St Denys station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 8 miles of St Denys; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 2 miles of St Denys, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in SO17, SO18 and SO14, Artex removal is available. That could mean a property on Ivy Road, Lawn Road and Kent Road. St Denys is on the A335 and A3035, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to St Denys we cover include Portswood (1 mile north-west), Bitterne Manor (1 mile south-east), Southampton (1 mile south-west), Bitterne Park (1 mile east) and Inner Avenue (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maybush (3 miles west), Coxford (3 miles west), Eling (4 miles west), Rownhams (3 miles north-west), Millbrook (3 miles west) and Weston (3 miles south).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Schools near St Denys include Bitterne Park School (0.8 miles north-east) and St Mary's Independent School (0.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include South Western Arms (less than half a mile south-west)
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in St Denys
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
Artex ceilings
We test each different coating.
Places near St Denys
Also in St Denys
The process
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Warn neighbours if needed
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in St Denys, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
Test, leave, cover or remove? Intact coatings with no work planned can often stay; for smooth ceilings or work through the ceiling, removal is usually best. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in St Denys
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
A school like St Denys Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in St Denys, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site