Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Forton
Artex removal in Forton: removal of textured ceilings and walls, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
Artex removal in Forton
Artex removal in Forton
Removing an asbestos textured coating means sealing off the room, keeping the coating wet and never sanding or scraping it dry, with the waste bagged and taken to a permitted site. Typical materials include Artex ceilings, textured walls and coated plasterboard, and people normally contact us about rented homes refurbished between tenants and ceilings before downlights go in.
In areas like Forton, textured ceilings are a common renovation find, and testing comes first. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Forton (PO12, PO13)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Related guides
Textured ceilings in Forton
Forton is about 1 mile south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. Properties in Forton range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Forton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Forton to Southampton (14 miles away).
Non-domestic buildings like St Mary's Catholic Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. If your home is one of the older properties in Forton, near St John the Evangelist or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. The coast is within about 3 miles of Forton; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
This part of Hampshire takes in PO12 and PO13, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Lee Road, Ford Road and Lees Lane, wherever it is in Forton. We also carry out Artex jobs in Gosport (1 mile north-west), Priddy's Hard (1 mile north-east), Elson (1 mile north), Bridgemary (2 miles north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (15 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (11 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Portchester Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Search (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver and Portsdown Hill.
- Schools near Forton include St Vincent College (less than half a mile east) and Brune Park Community School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Trafalgar pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Southsea (2.5 miles south-east)
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Forton
Most problems come during renovation: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Ceilings coming down
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Walls before tiling
If you are refurbishing flats near Portsmouth Harbour station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- What category of work it is
- What is not included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Your questions about Artex removal in Forton
Do you cover Forton from London?
Forton is about 66 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Forton have asbestos?
If your home in Forton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What happens next
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
After we’ve finished:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
- Send photos of the coatings
What to avoid
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Duty holders and landlords in Forton
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Forton, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
We sample through the paint into the coating.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- We need the room cleared
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Towns and villages near Forton
More for properties in Forton
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note