Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Widley
Need Artex removal in Widley? We work across Widley and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
Artex removal near Widley
Artex removal for Widley properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos is still there and should be recorded for future work. Whether it’s loft conversions and textured walls before a refit, we cover coated plasterboard, swirl patterns and coated ceiling roses and more.
In a village like Widley, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Widley (PO7, PO6)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Going forward:
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Which option is right?
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Stripping keeps the ceiling; taking boards down whole can be quicker and cleaner in some rooms. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
- Clear written quotes
- Covering London and the South East
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what Artex removal does and does not cover:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
These come up again and again:
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Flaking textured ceilings
If your home is one of the older properties in Widley, near Christ Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Widley questions
Do you cover small places like Widley?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is the Artex in my Widley home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many don’t. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
It depends on the area, the method and the waste, so we quote after testing.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
What happens
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Access to the area
- The size of the job
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Artex removal around Widley
Widley is about 1 mile south-west of Purbrook, in Hampshire. In Widley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
A school like Purbrook Park School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. For rented flats close to Cosham station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Widley is within about 6 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Anywhere in PO7 and PO6, Artex removal is available. Local streets include Lily Avenue, Park Avenue and Hoylake Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Widley, we cover Purbrook Heath (1 mile north), Drayton (1 mile south), Farlington (1 mile south-east), Purbrook (1 mile north-east) and Cosham (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Gosport (6 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (6 miles west), Horndean (4 miles north-east) and Hedge End (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Alexandra Hospital (1 mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Widley include Solent Junior School (0.7 miles south-east) and Springfield School (1 mile south)
- Pubs nearby include George Inn (under half a mile south-west)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site