Artex Removal

Southampton Artex removal

Artex removal in Southampton without the hassle. Free, no-obligation quotes.

  • Covering Shirley, Portswood and all of Southampton
  • One fixed price, agreed up front
  • Experienced, local teams
  • Fast replies, usually the same day

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Service
Artex removal
Location
Southampton, Hampshire (South East)
Postcodes
SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18, SO19
Areas
Shirley, Portswood, Bitterne, Woolston, Sholing, Highfield
Typical cost
Skimming over Artex on a typical bedroom ceiling usually costs £300 to £550. Asbestos sample testing is usually £30 to £80 per sample. Full removal is usually £25 to £45 per square metre for non-asbestos coatings.
Quotes
Free and fixed-price, usually the same day

Artex removal in Southampton

If you are based in Southampton knows the area: Southampton is a major port city on the south coast, home to the cruise terminals, two universities and a large student population alongside established suburbs. We cover all of it, from Shirley to Portswood.

Start to finish, we make Artex removal in Southampton simple: one point of contact, one fixed price and people who arrive when they say they will.

We regularly deal with Victorian terraces, student HMOs, inter-war semis and waterfront flats. Each one brings its own access and timing considerations, which is why we price from the details you send.

Many Southampton buyers ask for Artex to be dealt with soon after moving in, while the rooms are still empty and easy to sheet up.

With commuter towns, business parks and a lot of older housing that has been extended over the years, Hampshire has plenty of properties where textured ceilings are still in place, so the work is routine for us.

Artex removal in Southampton: FAQs

How quickly can you start in Southampton?

Most Southampton enquiries get a reply the same day, and the majority of bookings can be booked in within a week or two. If it is urgent, say so and we will try to fit you in sooner.

How do I get a quote in Southampton?

Just fill in the form on this page with your Southampton postcode, a few details of what you need and any timing needs. If you have photos, they help us price accurately.

Do you work in Shirley and other parts of Southampton?

Yes, we do. Our service covers all of Southampton, including Shirley, Portswood, Bitterne, Woolston, Sholing and Highfield, as well as Eastleigh, Fareham, Winchester and Portsmouth.

What postcodes do you cover in Southampton?

We cover all Southampton postcodes, including SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18 and SO19. If you are on the edge of Southampton, send your postcode anyway and we will confirm.

Do I need to move out?

No. Most people stay at home and we work room by room. You will need to clear or move furniture to the middle of the room being worked on.

Where we work in Southampton

We cover every part of Southampton, including Shirley, Portswood, Bitterne, Woolston, Sholing and Highfield.

If your postcode starts with SO14 or SO15 or SO16 or SO17, you are in our area.

Southampton is well connected by the M27, M3 and M271, so it is straightforward to get there on time.

We are often around Southampton Common and SeaCity Museum, as well as the quieter streets of Woolston and Sholing.

  • Shirley
  • Portswood
  • Bitterne
  • Woolston
  • Sholing
  • Highfield
  • Bassett
  • Millbrook
  • Ocean Village
  • Lordshill
  • Swaythling
  • Freemantle

Postcodes:

  • SO14
  • SO15
  • SO16
  • SO17
  • SO18
  • SO19

How we can help in Southampton

The Artex removal services we provide in Southampton include:

See everything we offer or read our cost guide.

Planning your job in Southampton

When you get in touch, let us know your timing. If there is a date you need to hit, such as a sale completing, an inspection or an event in Southampton, we will work back from it.

Booking Artex removal in Southampton takes four simple steps: send your details, get a fixed price, pick a date, and we do the work.

What you can expect in Southampton

Because we work across Hampshire every week, we can usually fit Southampton jobs in quickly and work to your timetable.

  • Smooth, flat finish
  • Clean and tidy
  • Clear pricing

Before you book: a quick Southampton checklist

  • Plan where you will sleep or work if a bedroom or office is being done
  • Allow three to seven days for the plaster to dry before you paint
  • Buy contract matt emulsion for the mist coat rather than vinyl paint
  • Find out roughly when the property was built or last decorated
  • Have any textured coating applied before 2000 sampled and lab tested before work

New to this? Our glossary explains the jargon, and our guides cover costs and what to expect.

Ready to book in Southampton?

To get a price for Artex removal in Southampton, complete the short form on this page. You will get a clear quote, normally the same day.

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From the blog: Artex and asbestos myths: what is true and what is not. Cracked or damaged Artex ceiling? Causes and what to do next.

Further reading: DIY Artex removal vs hiring a professional. Overboarding vs skimming over Artex.

Last updated 6 November 2026