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Artex Removal for Thornhill
Found something that might be asbestos in Thornhill? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
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Your questions about Artex removal in Thornhill
Do textured ceilings in Thornhill homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in Thornhill homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Thornhill may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you work in Thornhill?
Yes. We cover Thornhill and the surrounding area as part of Southampton. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Artex removal near Thornhill
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation. We often deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses, and people generally contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and damaged or cracked coatings.
In a smaller place like Thornhill, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Thornhill (SO19, SO18, SO30)
- Region
- Southampton
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Towns and villages near Thornhill
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: a clear result means normal methods. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Records for your files
- Clear written quotes
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Responsibilities for owners
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.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Artex removal around Thornhill
Thornhill is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Southampton. For Artex jobs in Thornhill, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Thornhill is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover.
Older homes across Thornhill may have coatings added during past renovations. If you are refurbishing flats near Sholing station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. The coast is within about 3 miles of Thornhill; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in SO19, SO18 and SO30 start with the postcode and some photos. From Drove Road, Barry Road and Luton Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Thornhill sits on or near the A334; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Close by, we cover Harefield (1 mile north), Sholing (1 mile south-west), Bitterne (1 mile west), West End (1 mile north) and Chartwell Green (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in Shirley (4 miles west), Regents Park (4 miles west), Maybush (5 miles west), Portswood (3 miles north-west), Coxford (5 miles west) and Freemantle (4 miles west). Being one of Southampton’s larger places, Thornhill has buildings from every era.
Nearby you’ll also find Moorgreen Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Thornhill include Netley Common.
- Nearby schools include Woodlands Community College (0.6 miles north) and Grove Park Business and Enterprise College (1.3 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.8 miles west)
What affects the price in Thornhill
When we quote, we look at:
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A picture of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Thornhill
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
- Walls before tiling
- Structural work through coated ceilings
A school like Thornhill Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Questions to ask before booking
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The documents you will receive
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note