Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Whiteley
Artex removal in Whiteley: textured coating testing and removal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
Artex removal for Whiteley
What affects the price in Whiteley
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- Travel and parking
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The size of the job
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Artex removal for Whiteley properties
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Whether it’s landlord refurbishments and loft conversions and extensions, we cover textured walls, stipple finishes and coated ceiling roses and more.
In areas like Whiteley, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Whiteley (PO15)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We need the room cleared
- Other materials may need their own approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
After we have finished in Whiteley
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Photos help us quote
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Book your plasterer after removal
Avoid these
Test before the builders arrive.
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Towns and villages near Whiteley
What else we do in Whiteley
Whiteley properties and textured coatings
Whiteley is about 3 miles south-east of Hedge End, in Hampshire. Whiteley is within our Hampshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. Whiteley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like Whiteley Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Swanwick station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Whiteley is within about 3 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the PO15 postcode area. Local streets include Oak Coppice Road, Thyme Avenue and Christie Avenue; we cover every one. For properties just outside Whiteley, we cover Burridge (1 mile north-west), Park Gate (1 mile south-west), Segensworth (1 mile south), Sarisbury (1 mile south-west) and Swanwick (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (12 miles east), Eastleigh (7 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south-east) and Horndean (11 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include St Andrew's Castle (3.5 miles south-west) and Fareham Community Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Swanwick Lakes.
- Local schools include Brookfield Community School and Language College (1.8 miles south-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Whiteley, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
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
Whiteley: your questions answered
Do you work near Swanwick station?
Yes. Swanwick station is about 0.8 miles south-west of Whiteley, and we cover both.
Could my house in Whiteley contain asbestos?
If your home in Whiteley was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, and we quote once the coating has been tested.
Why people call us in Whiteley
Many trades want a test result first.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Older homes across Whiteley may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- The documents you will receive
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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