Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Upper Swanmore
Artex removal in Upper Swanmore, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Artex removal near Upper Swanmore
How artex removal works in Upper Swanmore
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes, and people usually contact us about coatings damaged by DIY and walls before tiling.
In towns and villages like Upper Swanmore, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- Upper Swanmore (SO32)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
Before you book, note that:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Towns and villages near Upper Swanmore
Other services in Upper Swanmore
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An idea of size
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Why people call us in Upper Swanmore
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
For a school such as Swanmore Church of England Aided Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
Before booking anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- How fibres will be kept down
- What is not included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Textured ceilings in Upper Swanmore
Upper Swanmore is about 6 miles north-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in Upper Swanmore, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Upper Swanmore is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If you are refurbishing flats near Botley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Older homes across Upper Swanmore may have coatings added during past renovations.
For Artex jobs in SO32, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Vicarage Lane, Green Lane and Well Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out Artex jobs in Hill Grove (1 mile south), Swanmore (1 mile south-west), The Hangers (1 mile north-west), Droxford (2 miles north-east) and Dean (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (10 miles north-west), Gosport (10 miles south), Havant (10 miles south-east), Eastleigh (8 miles west), Fareham (7 miles south) and Horndean (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Bishop's Waltham Museum (1.9 miles west) and Knowle Hospital (5.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find St Clair's Meadow and Beacon Hill.
- Local schools include Swanmore College of Technology (1.1 miles south-west)
Upper Swanmore: your questions answered
Do you cover small places like Upper Swanmore?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work near Botley station?
Yes. Botley station is about 4.4 miles south-west of Upper Swanmore, and we cover both.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with a consignment note.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep pets away
- Each different coating needs testing
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep the results and paperwork
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Materials, one by one
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Options to consider in Upper Swanmore
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and the asbestos stays in the building. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Upper Swanmore
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear written quotes
See our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Read more
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site