Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Sway
Worried about asbestos in Sway? We provide Artex removal, with testing first, explained in plain English.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
Artex removal in Sway
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Sway
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, which can make them crumble.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If you are refurbishing a rental near Sway station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Any exclusions
- What category of work it is
Artex removal for Sway properties
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole than to strip the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Sway. From rented homes refurbished between tenants and damaged or cracked coatings, we deal with coated ceiling roses, swirl patterns and stipple finishes.
In Sway, textured coatings are often in several rooms, so test each different coating. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Sway (SO41)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Sway
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
- Travel and parking
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The access route
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
The process
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Sway properties and textured coatings
Sway is about 3 miles north-west of Lymington, in Hampshire. We cover Sway as part of Hampshire, for Artex jobs of every size. We work in 683 places in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 13 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Sway, near St Luke's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For a school such as St Luke's Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 3 miles of Sway, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 4 miles of Sway, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
This part of Hampshire takes in SO41, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Station Road, Anderwood Drive and Cruse Close, wherever it is in Sway. For properties just outside Sway, we cover Mead End (1 mile west), Tiptoe (1 mile south-west), Hordle (2 miles south), Ashley (2 miles south-west) and Bashley (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Totton (10 miles north-east), Lymington (3 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north), Hythe (10 miles north-east), New Milton (3 miles south-west) and Ringwood (9 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Lymington New Forest Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (3.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Sway includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Local pubs include Forest Heath Hotel (less than half a mile south)
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We need the room cleared
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Your options compared
Plastering over it avoids disturbing it, but don’t sand it smooth first, and it remains in place. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in Sway
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Across London and the South East
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear written quotes
See how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Going forward:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets away
- File the test result and waste note
Don’ts
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Test before the builders arrive.
Your questions about Artex removal in Sway
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the New Forest National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Is asbestos common in Sway homes?
If your home in Sway was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Other services in Sway
Materials, one by one
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, but the coating underneath is the same.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site