Artex Removal in Southampton in Southampton

A lot of people in Southampton have Artex or similar textured coatings in their homes. If your house was built or decorated before the year 2000, there is a good chance the coating contains white asbestos. The only way to know for sure is to have a small sample tested. While it is usually safe if left alone, it becomes a risk if you sand it, scrape it, or drill into it.

We strongly advise against this. Scraping or sanding textured coatings creates a lot of dust, and if that dust contains asbestos fibres, you could breathe them in. Professionals use "wet" methods and specific scrapers to keep the dust down, along with high-grade masks and floor protection. It is much safer to let a trained team handle the job and take the waste away.

When we come to your home in Southampton or Hampshire, we first seal off the area with heavy-duty plastic sheeting. we use a controlled method to remove the coating, making sure no dry dust escapes. Once the ceiling is clear, we clean the room thoroughly using H-class vacuums. We make sure the room is completely clean before we leave.

We don't just put it in a normal bin. All asbestos-containing materials are double-bagged or wrapped in thick polythene and labelled. As a licensed waste carrier, we take it to a specialised site designed to handle hazardous materials. You will receive paperwork that proves the waste was disposed of legally and safely.

Yes. Even though removing Artex is often classed as non-licensed work, we still follow the strict guidelines set out by the Health and Safety Executive. This includes using the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and following the correct "wet" removal techniques. We take our responsibilities seriously so that you don't have to worry about the legal or health side of things.