Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Highcliffe
Need Artex removal in Highcliffe? We work across Highcliffe and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Flaking textured ceilings
Artex removal for Highcliffe
Highcliffe properties and textured coatings
Highcliffe is about 1 mile east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Wherever your property is in Highcliffe, tell us the postcode and what you need. We cover 683 places across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 10 miles away.
If you are refurbishing a rental near Winchester station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Older homes across Highcliffe may have coatings added during past renovations.
Artex jobs anywhere in SO23, SO21 and SO20 start with the postcode and some photos. Streets in the area include Moss Road, Vale Road and Domum Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. Being close to the M3 and A31, Highcliffe is simple for us to get to. We also carry out Artex jobs in Bar End (1 mile south-west), Winchester (1 mile west), Hyde (1 mile north-west), St Cross (1 mile south-west) and Abbotts Barton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Eastleigh (6 miles south), Fareham (15 miles south), Andover (13 miles north-west), Totton (13 miles south-west), Chandler's Ford (6 miles south-west) and Hedge End (10 miles south).
A little further out are St John's Rooms And Chapel (within half a mile north-west) and Wolvesey Castle (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Highcliffe include Twyford Down and Winnall Moors.
- Local schools include Leigh House Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Peter Symonds College (1.2 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find Heart in Hand pub (under half a mile south-west)
Artex removal for Highcliffe properties
A textured ceiling in good condition is low risk if it’s left alone. Trouble starts when it’s sanded, dry-scraped, drilled or knocked through, which is why testing first matters in Highcliffe. Typical materials include textured walls, swirl patterns and stipple finishes, and people normally contact us about flaking textured ceilings and loft conversions.
In a smaller place like Highcliffe, textured ceilings often show up when people renovate older family homes, and testing comes first. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Highcliffe (SO23, SO21, SO20)
- Region
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
Waste is bagged and labelled as we go, for disposal at a permitted site. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Plastering and making good are normally separate jobs
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
For businesses and landlords in Highcliffe
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Highcliffe, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
For managing agents and freeholders in Highcliffe, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Highcliffe questions
Could my house in Highcliffe contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Winchester station?
Yes. Winchester station is about 1.1 miles north-west of Highcliffe, and we cover both.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
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.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but do not sand it first, and record that it’s there.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Doing it yourself?
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.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What happens next
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, with a consignment note.
After we’ve finished:
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Plan around the closed rooms
Avoid these
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Towns and villages near Highcliffe
Other services in Highcliffe
Where asbestos turns up
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
In older properties, we often see:
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Textured walls before a refit
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
For a school such as All Saints Church of England Primary School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The documents you will receive
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
A closer look at the materials
Artex ceilings
A small sample from each different coating tells you whether it contains asbestos.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Your options compared
Very cheap quotes for Artex removal can mean dry scraping or sanding, which releases fibres. Ask how the coating will be removed and where the waste goes. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Highcliffe
- Across London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site