Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Forest Corner
Buildings in Forest Corner built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Loft conversions and extensions
Asbestos help in Forest Corner
Artex removal near Forest Corner
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through. People often contact us about textured walls before a refit and loft conversions and extensions, involving coated ceiling roses, textured walls and stipple finishes.
In towns and villages like Forest Corner, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Forest Corner (BH24)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
The scope of Artex removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Materials we deal with
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Artex in Forest Corner homes
Forest Corner is about 1 mile east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. We work across Forest Corner and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Forest Corner is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Forest Corner to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
If your home is one of the older properties in Forest Corner, near St John the Baptist or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 3 miles of Forest Corner; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in BH24, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Burcombe Lane, St Aubyns Lane and Picket Hill or the roads around them, wherever it is in Forest Corner. Neighbouring places we cover include Foulford (1 mile south-east), Shobley (1 mile north-east), Hangersley (1 mile north-west), Poulner (1 mile west) and Hightown (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles north-east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Nearby you will also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Forest Corner include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Schools near Forest Corner include Ringwood School Academy (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include The London Tavern (0.9 miles west)
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The quantity or area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Parking and access charges
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Accredited laboratory results
- Across London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
How we work
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We sample the coating first
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- We seal the room and remove the coating with wet methods
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Photos help us quote
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
Things not to do
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
More for properties in Forest Corner
Typical Artex jobs in Forest Corner
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:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Loft conversions
- Textured walls before a refit
Non-domestic buildings like Poulner Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Your questions about Artex removal in Forest Corner
Do you come out to small villages like Forest Corner?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Is the Artex in my Forest Corner home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The work room is sealed and kept clear. Often you can stay in other rooms.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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