Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Holbury, Hampshire
Artex removal for properties in Holbury and Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first, with written paperwork.
- Coatings already disturbed
- Extensions that cut into ceilings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
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Options to consider in Holbury
You’ll find DIY products for removing Artex, but if it contains asbestos, the job needs proper controls. Test first. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- No removal until we know what it is
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we quote or the cost guide.
Artex removal for Holbury 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. We often deal with coated plasterboard, Artex ceilings and swirl patterns, and people generally contact us about coatings in the way of electrical work and structural work through coated ceilings.
Homes in places like Holbury may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so each type needs testing. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Holbury (SO45)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- Disposal costs
- Parking and access charges
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Where we could park
- A photo of the whole area
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- We need the room cleared
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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.
Looking after things afterwards
The ceiling or wall is left ready for your plasterer.
Going forward:
- File the test result and waste note
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Keep pets away
- Empty the rooms in advance
What to avoid
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
Common questions in Holbury
Do you work near Netley station?
Yes, we cover Holbury and the area towards Netley station, about 3.8 miles north-east.
Do older homes in Holbury have asbestos?
Any home in Holbury built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Typically not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What it might be made of
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Typical Artex jobs in Holbury
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some contained a small amount of white asbestos (chrysotile) for strength.
In older properties, we often see:
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Ceilings coming down
- Ceilings before skimming
If you’re refurbishing a rental near Netley station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Nearby places to Holbury
More for properties in Holbury
Artex removal around Holbury
Holbury is about 2 miles south of Hythe, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Holbury, let us know about access when you get in touch. Holbury is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 6 miles away.
A school like Cadland Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Older homes across Holbury may have coatings added during past renovations. Holbury is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 4 miles of Holbury, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
For Artex jobs in SO45, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with Artex jobs on streets such as Beechwood Road, Park Hill Close and Pondhead Close, wherever it is in Holbury. Close by, we cover Little Holbury (1 mile north-west), Roughdown (1 mile south), Hardley (1 mile north), Blackfield (1 mile south-east) and Langley (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Gosport (10 miles east), Eastleigh (10 miles north), Fareham (8 miles east), Totton (8 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (11 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Beaulieu Abbey And Display Of Monastic Life (3.1 miles west) and Calshot Castle (3.4 miles east). Open spaces near Holbury include Mercury Marshes.
- Local schools include The New Forest Academy (0.7 miles north)
The process
The coating is softened with water, steam or gel and removed with hand tools, with no sanding or dry scraping. We’ll tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- We seal off the room and remove the coating wet
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let us know where we can park
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note