Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Wittensford
Artex removal across Wittensford, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Textured walls before a refit
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings coming down
Artex removal near Wittensford
The scope of Artex removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Artex removal in Wittensford
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Wittensford. Whether it’s ceilings coming down and coatings scraped during DIY, we deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and coated ceiling roses and more.
In areas like Wittensford, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes, often added during past renovations. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Wittensford (SO43)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
If we are taking the boards down instead, they’re removed whole where possible and bagged or wrapped. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and 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
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Artex in Wittensford homes
Wittensford is about 4 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. In Wittensford, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 9 miles away.
Wittensford is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
For Artex jobs in SO43, just send the postcode and a few photos. If your property is just outside Wittensford, we also cover Cadnam (1 mile east), Newbridge (1 mile north-east), Minstead (2 miles south), Bartley (2 miles east) and Copythorne (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (15 miles north-east), Eastleigh (11 miles east), Totton (4 miles east), Chandler's Ford (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (13 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (3 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Copythorne Common.
- Nearby, you will find Sir John Barleycorn Inn (0.5 miles east)
Also in Wittensford
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Board removal avoids stripping.
Textured walls
Walls can have textured coatings too.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, 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.
Common questions in Wittensford
Do you cover small places like Wittensford?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Wittensford homes?
Any home in Wittensford built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Is it better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
It depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll explain the options.
What does it cost to remove Artex?
Room size, method and waste all affect the price. We quote after testing.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Line up the plasterer for afterwards
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
What affects the price in Wittensford
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Typical Artex jobs in Wittensford
Textured coatings continued to be made after asbestos was taken out of them, so a textured ceiling is not automatically asbestos.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
For rented flats close to Ashurst New Forest station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The documents you’ll receive
- If the price includes VAT
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site