Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in West End, Hampshire
Artex removal in West End: removal of textured ceilings and walls. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Loft conversions and extensions
Asbestos help in West End
DIY and asbestos
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How artex removal works in West End
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Typical jobs include ceilings before plastering and landlord refurbishments, including textured walls, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses.
Homes in areas like West End may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- West End (SO30, SO18)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in West End
West End is about 2 miles east of Southampton, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in West End, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you are refurbishing flats near Southampton Airport Parkway station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. A school like Saint James' Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. The coast is within about 4 miles of West End; indoor work like textured coating removal is not affected by the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across SO30 and SO18 and the streets around it. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as High Street, Hatch Mead and Glenlea Close or the roads around them, wherever it is in West End. For properties just outside West End, we cover Chartwell Green (1 mile west), Harefield (1 mile south), Townhill Park (1 mile west), Midanbury (1 mile west) and Mansbridge (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Winchester (9 miles north), Gosport (12 miles south-east), Eastleigh (3 miles north), Fareham (8 miles south-east), Horndean (14 miles east) and Totton (7 miles west).
Nearby you will also find Netley Castle (3.7 miles south) and Marlands Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Netley Common.
- Local schools include Woodlands Community College (0.7 miles south) and The Gregg School (0.8 miles west)
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly before the seals come down. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in West End
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
If your home is one of the older properties in West End, near Church of St James or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What is not included
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
What affects the price in West End
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- A photo of the whole area
- How we’d reach it
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Nearby places to West End
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Which option is right?
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Always test first. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote or our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Once we are done:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Send photos of the coatings
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Do not use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Test before the builders arrive.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are generally separate jobs
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in West End
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in West End must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
West End: your questions answered
Do you work near Southampton Airport Parkway station?
Yes. Southampton Airport Parkway station is about 1.8 miles north-west of West End, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my West End home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Do you cover West End?
We do: our area includes West End and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
It’s an option for an intact coating: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site