Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Swanmore
Artex removal across Swanmore, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal near Swanmore
How artex removal works in Swanmore
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings coming down, we cover Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses and more.
In Swanmore, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Swanmore (SO32)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces and bagged or wrapped. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Common reasons for Artex jobs in Swanmore
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:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Botley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Before you book anyone
- The documents you will receive
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Swanmore, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Common questions in Swanmore
How far is Swanmore from London?
Swanmore is about 61 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do textured ceilings in Swanmore homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Both are options: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Textured ceilings in Swanmore
Swanmore is about 6 miles east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Properties in Swanmore range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Swanmore is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 9 miles away.
In older homes in Swanmore, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. For a school such as Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO32. Local streets include Church Road, Myers Close and Spring Vale; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Swanmore, we also cover Hill Grove (1 mile east), Upper Swanmore (1 mile north-east), Mislingford (1 mile south-east), Shirrell Heath (1 mile south) and Kingsmead (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (7 miles west), Fareham (6 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles east).
A little further out are Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Knowle Hospital (4.3 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Beacon Hill and Bishops Waltham Branch LNR.
- Nearby schools include Swanmore College of Technology (less than half a mile west)
Afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- File the test result and waste note
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What you get
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
- No removal until we know what it is
- Waste paperwork for every removal
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Swanmore
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Places near Swanmore
What else we do in Swanmore
What affects the price in Swanmore
What drives the price:
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- Disposal costs
- How much there is
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A photo of the whole area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site