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Asbestos Artex Removal in St Mary's, Southampton
Looking for Artex removal in St Mary's? We work across St Mary's and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Asbestos help in St Mary's
Artex removal in St Mary's
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. From ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights and ceilings before plastering, we cover Artex ceilings, coated plasterboard and swirl patterns and more.
In a smaller place like St Mary's, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- St Mary's (SO14, SO15, SO18)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for St Mary's
Do you work near Southampton Central station?
Yes. Southampton Central station is about 0.8 miles west of St Mary's, and we cover both.
Do textured ceilings in St Mary's homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Textured ceilings in St Mary's
St Mary's is about 1 mile south of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever your property is in St Mary's, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in all 40 towns and villages across Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rented flats close to Southampton Central station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Hope Community School Southampton, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. St Mary's is within about 7 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. St Mary's is within about a mile of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Here we cover the SO14, SO15 and SO18 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on New Road, Ogle Road and Marsh Lane or the roads around them. Other places close to St Mary's we cover include Northam (1 mile north-east), Inner Avenue (1 mile north), Peartree Green (1 mile east), Southampton (1 mile north) and Bitterne Manor (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Chartwell Green (3 miles north-east), Harefield (3 miles east), Maybush (3 miles north-west), Coxford (3 miles north-west), Lordswood (3 miles north-west) and Eling (4 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include Netley Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Bargate Guildhall Museum (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Inspire Enterprise Academy (under half a mile south-east) and Woolston School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Joiners pub (within half a mile south)
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Test first. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Domestic and commercial work
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Step by step
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. We’ll tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Common reasons for Artex jobs in St Mary's
Coatings get damaged by water leaks, cracks and DIY, which can make them crumble.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Loft conversions
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
In older homes in St Mary's, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What isn’t included
- How fibres will be kept down
What happens next
The surface is left ready for making good.
Keeping things safe:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets away
- Send photos of the coatings
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Good to know
Before you book, note that:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
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Can I do it myself?
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.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How much there is
- The survey scope
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- The access route
- A clear close-up
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note