Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Totton, Hampshire
Buildings in Totton built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
Artex removal in Totton
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Artex removal near Totton
Taking down the plasterboard can be easier than stripping the coating. We’ll talk you through the options for your rooms in Totton. From damaged or cracked coatings and loft conversions, we cover textured walls, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses.
In Totton, textured walls turn up as well as ceilings, and both can be tested. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Where
- Totton (SO40)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Totton
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
A closer look at the materials
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Duty holders and landlords in Totton
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Looking after things afterwards
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Going forward:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
What to avoid
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Totton properties and textured coatings
Totton is about 5 miles west of Southampton, in Hampshire. Homes, landlords and businesses in Totton contact us for Artex jobs about all kinds of jobs. Totton is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work.
Non-domestic buildings like Abbotswood Junior School should already have records of any textured coatings. In older homes in Totton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. Totton is within about 5 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations. The coast is within about 5 miles of Totton, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in SO40, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, Station Road South and Tedder Way; we cover every one. Totton sits on or near the A35 and A36; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Totton, we cover Ashurst Bridge (1 mile south-west), Hounsdown (1 mile south), Netley Marsh (1 mile west), Hillstreet (2 miles north) and Woodlands (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (13 miles north-east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-east), Fareham (14 miles east), Chandler's Ford (7 miles north-east), Hedge End (9 miles east) and Lymington (11 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (1.3 miles north-west) and Eling Experience (0.8 miles east). The countryside around Totton includes Testwood Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Hounsdown School (1.1 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Cross Keys Public House (0.8 miles east)
Your options compared
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
FAQs for Totton
Do you work near Totton station?
Yes. Totton station is about 1 mile east of Totton, and we cover both.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We will advise room by room.
How can I get a price?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can I stay at home while you work?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
These are some of the things we deal with in Totton:
- Walls before tiling
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
If you are refurbishing flats near Totton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
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How it works
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, then taken to a permitted site. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We explain your options: leave, cover or remove
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note