Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Gosport, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Gosport? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
Asbestos help in Gosport
Artex removal in Gosport
We remove textured coatings from ceilings, walls, ceiling roses and coated boards, in houses, flats and commercial premises across Gosport. Common materials are swirl patterns, textured walls and Artex ceilings, and people typically contact us about ceilings before skimming and loft conversions.
Village homes like those in Gosport have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Gosport (SO51)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical Artex jobs in Gosport
Renovations disturb coatings: sanding to smooth a ceiling, scraping it off dry or drilling for lights releases fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to Artex jobs:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
If you’re refurbishing flats near Chandlers Ford station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The method and controls
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Questions from Gosport
Do you cover small places like Gosport?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Gosport from London?
We cover Gosport, about 67 miles from central London.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Should I take the ceiling down instead?
Either can work: it depends on the room and the condition of the ceiling. We’ll advise room by room.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
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.
Afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep pets away
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
What to avoid
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
Don’t sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there is no confusion.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Gosport properties and textured coatings
Gosport is about 2 miles east of Romsey, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Gosport, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. We work in all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Gosport to Southampton (about 6 miles away).
Older homes across Gosport may have coatings added during past renovations. A school like Ampfield Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested.
Anywhere in SO51, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We also carry out Artex jobs in Ampfield (1 mile north-east), Crampmoor (1 mile west), Knapp (1 mile north-east), Broadgate (1 mile east) and Lower Slackstead (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include King Johns House (2.9 miles west) and Romsey Community Hospital (2.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.
- Nearby schools include The Mountbatten School (2 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find White Horse Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Options to consider in Gosport
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in Gosport
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Reports and results you can share
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we quote and our cost guide.
What affects the price in Gosport
Prices vary with:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
You will get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Materials, one by one
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Ceiling roses and cornices
Roses and cornices may be coated.
Nearby places to Gosport
Good to know
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Other materials may need their own approach
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note