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Asbestos Artex Removal in Swaythling, Southampton
Artex removal in Swaythling: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Landlord refurbishments
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Need Artex removal in Swaythling?
Step by step
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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How artex removal works in Swaythling
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Swaythling. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, stipple finishes and textured walls, and people normally contact us about coatings scraped during DIY and rented homes refurbished between tenants.
In places like Swaythling, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Swaythling (SO16, SO18, SO17)
- County
- Southampton
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Swaythling
What else we do in Swaythling
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Keeping things safe:
- File the test result and waste note
- Test every different coating
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
How we price Artex removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- 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, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Damaged or cracked coatings
If you are refurbishing a rental near Swaythling station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before you book, note that:
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Plastering and making good are typically separate jobs
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Swaythling
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Artex in Swaythling homes
Swaythling is about 2 miles north of Southampton, in Southampton. We cover Swaythling as part of Southampton, whatever the size of the job. We cover 40 places in Southampton, from the larger towns to small villages.
Non-domestic buildings like Mansbridge Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If your home is one of the older properties in Swaythling, near St. Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Swaythling is within about 3 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the SO16, SO18 and SO17 postcode area. Whether your property is on High Road, Wide Lane and Lilac Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Bassett Green (1 mile west), Mansbridge (1 mile east), North Stoneham (1 mile north), Portswood (1 mile south-west) and St Denys (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles south-west), Regents Park (3 miles south-west), Thornhill (3 miles south-east), Itchen (3 miles south), Sholing (3 miles south) and Maybush (3 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.6 miles south-west) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.9 miles south). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north) and Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Fleming Arms Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Swaythling, 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.
Questions from Swaythling
How far is Swaythling from London?
We cover Swaythling, about 68 miles from central London.
Do you work near Swaythling station?
Yes, we cover Swaythling, including the streets around Swaythling station.
How can I get a price?
Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
Can I stay at home while you work?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. Often you can stay in other rooms.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
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 will recommend one for each room.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Weighing up your options
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What you get
- Across London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site