Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Forestside
Looking for Artex removal in Forestside? We cover Forestside and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Coatings already disturbed
- Textured walls before a refit
Artex removal for Forestside
After we have finished in Forestside
Keep the test result and waste paperwork with your property records.
Some practical advice:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Each different coating needs testing
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
What to avoid
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
About our artex removal in Forestside
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. From ceilings due to be knocked through or removed and damaged or cracked coatings, we cover stipple finishes, textured walls and Artex ceilings and more.
Rural homes near Forestside have often been altered over generations, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Forestside (PO9)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Forestside
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Forestside:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Damaged or cracked coatings
In older homes in Forestside, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Artex removal around Forestside
Forestside is about 4 miles east of Horndean, in Hampshire. We cover Forestside as part of Hampshire, for Artex jobs of every size. Forestside is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 21 miles away.
For rented flats close to Rowlands Castle station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Forestside is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Here we cover the PO9 postcode area. Local streets include Lodge Lane and Forestside; we cover every one. Other places close to Forestside we cover include West Marden (1 mile north-east), Chalton (3 miles north-west), Blendworth (3 miles west), Buriton (5 miles north) and Nursted (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gosport (13 miles south-west), Havant (5 miles south-west), Fareham (13 miles west), Horndean (4 miles west), Waterlooville (6 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Clanfield Earthwork (4 miles north-west) and Havant War Memorial Hospital (5 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Compton Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Duty holders and landlords in Forestside
For managing agents and freeholders in Forestside, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
Places near Forestside
Also in Forestside
Which option is right?
Strip the coating or take the boards down? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Clear written quotes
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
What it might be made of
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Ceiling roses and cornices
We sample them if needed.
FAQs for Forestside
Do you work on properties in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover small places like Forestside?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved 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 better to remove the coating or the ceiling?
Either can work: the right choice depends on the room. We’ll advise room by room.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, then keep the coating wet throughout. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- 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
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site