Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Gosport, Hampshire
Need Artex removal in Gosport? We cover Gosport and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings damaged by leaks
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About our artex removal in Gosport
Not every textured coating contains asbestos. Testing a sample tells you, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Common materials are textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and people typically contact us about structural work through coated ceilings and ceilings before plastering.
In towns like Gosport, plenty of homes from the 1960s to 1990s have textured ceilings, though older homes may have them too. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Gosport (PO12, PO13)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about Artex removal in Gosport
Is asbestos common in Gosport homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Gosport can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Gosport and the area around Portsmouth Harbour station?
Yes, we cover Gosport and the area towards Portsmouth Harbour station, about 2 miles east.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Typical Artex jobs in Gosport
Leaks and DIY can damage coatings, so they may start to flake.
Typical jobs in Gosport include:
- Ceilings before skimming
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings already disturbed
For rented flats close to Portsmouth Harbour station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Textured ceilings in Gosport
Gosport is in Hampshire. We cover Gosport as part of Hampshire, for Artex jobs of every size. Gosport is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Gosport to Southampton (13 miles away).
In older homes in Gosport, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Brockhurst Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Gosport is within about 4 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Here we cover the PO12 and PO13 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, St Johns Square and Cockleshell Square; we cover every one. Gosport is on the A32 and B3333, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Gosport, we also cover Forton (1 mile south-east), Elson (1 mile north), Priddy's Hard (1 mile east), Bridgemary (1 mile north-west) and Rowner (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (8 miles north-east), Eastleigh (14 miles north-west), Fareham (4 miles north-west), Horndean (9 miles north-east), Hedge End (10 miles north-west) and Waterlooville (8 miles north-east). Gosport is one of the larger places we cover in Hampshire, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Gosport War Memorial Hospital (0.8 miles south) and Tricorn Centre (2.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Portsdown Hill and West of the River Alver.
- Nearby schools include Brune Park Community School (under half a mile north-west) and St Vincent College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Queen's Head pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Southsea (3 miles south-east)
What it might be made of
Coated plasterboard
The coating sits on plasterboard or plaster. Removing the boards can be an option.
Patched areas
Different areas may need separate samples.
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Send photos of the coatings
- Keep the results and paperwork
What to avoid
Do not try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
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What else we do in Gosport
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and the room stays closed. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Parking and access charges
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- How we’d reach it
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- Damaged areas
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- We need the room cleared
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
Options to consider in Gosport
Plastering over it is an option, but never sand it first, and it remains in place. Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work done to the regulations
- Covering London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site