Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Alverstoke, Hampshire
Any pre-2000 building in Alverstoke may contain asbestos. We offer testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Loft conversions
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented flats before redecoration
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Artex removal for Alverstoke properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Typical materials include swirl patterns, Artex ceilings and textured walls, and typical jobs are structural work through coated ceilings and ceilings before downlights go in.
In places like Alverstoke, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Alverstoke (PO12)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Sometimes it’s simpler to remove the boards whole.
Artex removal around Alverstoke
Alverstoke is about 2 miles south of Gosport, in Hampshire. In Alverstoke, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Alverstoke is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Alverstoke to Southampton (14 miles away).
If you are refurbishing a rental near Portsmouth Harbour station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Alverstoke Community Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. The coast is within about 3 miles of Alverstoke, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
We cover Artex jobs across the PO12 postcode area. That could mean a property on The Lane, Fort Road and Church Road. If your property is just outside Alverstoke, we also cover Clayhall (1 mile east), Haslar (1 mile east), Privett (1 mile north-west), Portsmouth Point (2 miles north-east) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Havant (9 miles north-east), Fareham (5 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (9 miles north-east) and Purbrook (8 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Southsea (2.5 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.
- Local schools include Bay House School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Village Home pub (less than half a mile north)
Why people call us in Alverstoke
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Coatings already disturbed
- Ceilings before plastering
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before tiling
Older homes across Alverstoke may have coatings added during past renovations.
Comparing quotes
- What category of work it is
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Afterwards
Share the paperwork with your trades.
Going forward:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Photos help us quote
- Each different coating needs testing
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Which option is right?
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Reports and results you can share
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Other services in Alverstoke
Alverstoke questions
Do you cover Alverstoke and the area around Portsmouth Harbour station?
Yes, we cover Alverstoke and the area towards Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2.1 miles north-east.
Do textured ceilings in Alverstoke homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
How much does Artex removal cost in Alverstoke?
It depends on the area, the number of rooms, the method and the waste. We quote once we know what it contains.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
What affects the price in Alverstoke
Prices vary with:
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- An overall view
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Step by step
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We arrange testing
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that’s what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note