Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Stonymarsh
Artex removal for properties in Stonymarsh and Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first.
- Walls before tiling
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Loft conversions
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Artex removal for Stonymarsh properties
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical jobs include coatings damaged by leaks and loft conversions, involving Artex ceilings, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes.
In a village like Stonymarsh, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Stonymarsh (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Responsibilities for owners
For managing agents and freeholders in Stonymarsh, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Stonymarsh must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Common questions in Stonymarsh
Is the Artex in my Stonymarsh home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you cover small places like Stonymarsh?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Generally you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Looking after things afterwards
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, so future work is planned properly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Test every different coating
- Keep pets out of the work area
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Test before the builders arrive.
Prices and what affects them
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Material and condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- The parking area
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- Visible markings
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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What else we do in Stonymarsh
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
Textured ceilings in Stonymarsh
Stonymarsh is about 4 miles north-west of Romsey, in Hampshire. We work across Stonymarsh and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Stonymarsh to Southampton (about 10 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Stonymarsh, near Church of St Andrew or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
For Artex jobs in SO51, just send the postcode and a few photos. For properties just outside Stonymarsh, we cover Mottisfont (1 mile west), Michelmersh (1 mile south-east), Kimbridge (1 mile south-west), Dunbridge (1 mile south-west) and Timsbury (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (9 miles east), Eastleigh (9 miles south-east), Andover (12 miles north), Totton (8 miles south), Chandler's Ford (7 miles south-east) and Hedge End (13 miles south-east).
A little further out are Romsey Community Hospital (3.7 miles south-east) and King Johns House (3.5 miles south). The countryside around Stonymarsh includes Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Local pubs include The Bear And Ragged Staff Public House (0.5 miles south)
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
What we deal with in Stonymarsh
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Walls before tiling
If you’re refurbishing flats near Mottisfont & Dunbridge station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- The method and controls
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether VAT is included
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site