Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Frostlane
Found something that might be asbestos in Frostlane? We provide textured coating testing and removal, explained in plain English.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
Asbestos help in Frostlane
Artex removal in Frostlane
Ceilings, walls and coated boards can all be dealt with, across Frostlane. We often deal with stipple finishes, swirl patterns and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are ceilings before skimming and flaking textured ceilings.
In a village like Frostlane, textured coatings turn up in cottages and later homes alike, often added during past renovations. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Frostlane (SO45)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
A low price may mean shortcuts. Ask about the method and the waste. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Clear advice on your options
- No removal until we know what it is
- Accredited laboratory results
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Typical Artex jobs in Frostlane
Many trades want a test result first.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Rented flats before redecoration
If your home is one of the older properties in Frostlane, near St Anne or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before booking
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What is not included
- The documents you’ll receive
What happens
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, never sanded or scraped dry. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We carry out the removal
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating and ask for advice.
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Patched areas
Patches may be newer material.
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- A photo of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Send us the address in Frostlane, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
More for properties in Frostlane
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as 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.
Frostlane questions
Do you cover Frostlane and the area around Netley station?
Yes. Netley station is about 2.5 miles north-east of Frostlane, and we cover both.
Do you cover small places like Frostlane?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you work in Frostlane?
Yes, Frostlane is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Only once you know it’s clear. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Artex removal around Frostlane
Frostlane is about 1 mile south-east of Hythe, in Hampshire. Frostlane is within our Hampshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. Frostlane is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.
Non-domestic buildings like Waterside Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. If you’re refurbishing a rental near Netley station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 4 miles of Frostlane; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. Frostlane is within about 4 miles of the coast, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Here we cover the SO45 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. We also carry out Artex jobs in Hardley (1 mile south), Little Holbury (2 miles south), Holbury (2 miles south), Weston (2 miles north) and Roughdown (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Winchester (14 miles north), Gosport (11 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (7 miles north-west) and Chandler's Ford (9 miles north).
A little further out are Royal South Hants Hospital (4 miles north) and Netley Castle (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Frostlane include Mercury Marshes.
- Schools near Frostlane include Noadswood School (1.2 miles west)
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site