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Asbestos Artex Removal in Weston, Southampton
Worried about asbestos in Weston? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal for Weston
Artex removal for Weston properties
If your renovation in Weston involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. We often deal with swirl patterns, coated ceiling roses and textured walls, and typical jobs are ceilings due for plastering or skimming and textured walls before a refit.
In places like Weston, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Weston (SO19, SO31)
- Region
- Southampton
- Covers
- 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
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Typical Artex jobs in Weston
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings damaged by DIY
A school like Weston Shore Infant School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Comparing quotes
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How fibres will be kept down
- What category of work it is
Weston: your questions answered
Is the Artex in my Weston home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Only a test will tell you.
Do older homes in Weston have asbestos?
Any home in Weston built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
How much does Artex removal cost in Weston?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not: HSE treats textured coating work as normally non-licensed, but larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified first.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
For businesses and landlords in Weston
If you manage or own a block in Weston, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
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Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- A photo of the whole area
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Weston properties and textured coatings
Weston is about 2 miles north-east of Hythe, in Southampton. We cover Weston as part of Southampton, whatever the size of the job. Weston is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton where we work.
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Sholing station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Older homes across Weston may have coatings added during past renovations. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 6 miles of Weston; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 2 miles of Weston, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of SO19 and SO31 and the streets around it. Local streets include Swift Road, Scott Road and Weston Lane; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Woolston (1 mile north-west), Netley (1 mile south-east), Butlocks Heath (1 mile east), Hound (2 miles south-east) and Old Netley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Shirley (4 miles north-west), Regents Park (4 miles north-west), Townhill Park (3 miles north), Midanbury (3 miles north), Chartwell Green (3 miles north) and Harefield (3 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Gods House Tower - Museum of Archaeology (1.6 miles north-west) and Westquay (2 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Netley Common.
- Local schools include Chamberlayne College for the Arts (0.5 miles east) and Woolston School (0.7 miles north)
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
Once we’re done:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
- Test every different coating
Things not to do
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts, which releases fibres. Ask about the method and the waste. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Also near Weston
What else we do in Weston
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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