Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Horndean
Found something that might be asbestos in Horndean? Our service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls, with clear advice at each step.
- Walls before tiling
- Landlord refurbishments
- Ceilings before plastering
Need Artex removal in Horndean?
How artex removal works in Horndean
HSE’s code of practice says work on textured coatings will not normally be licensable. Larger-scale removal using steam or gel is notifiable non-licensed work. Typical materials include coated ceiling roses, stipple finishes and swirl patterns, and people normally contact us about loft conversions and extensions and coatings already disturbed.
In a town like Horndean, textured ceilings turn up in houses from the 1960s to the 1990s, though older homes may have them too. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Horndean (PO8, PO7)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Remove the coating, or the whole ceiling? Each has pros and cons, depending on the room. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Horndean
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Horndean
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Horndean must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Typical Artex jobs in Horndean
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
If you are refurbishing a rental near Rowlands Castle station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Places near Horndean
How we work
On the day, we seal off the room and protect floors and fittings, then keep the coating wet throughout. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Get in touch with photos
- 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
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- The type of material and its condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much waste there is
- Travel and parking
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
A closer look at the materials
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Common questions in Horndean
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do textured ceilings in Horndean homes contain asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Can I stay at home while you work?
Typically you can use other rooms: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can I just skim over it?
You can, if it’s intact: covering it leaves it undisturbed. Do not sand it first, and keep a record that it’s there.
Artex in Horndean homes
Horndean is about 7 miles north-east of Portsmouth, in Hampshire. If your Artex job is in Horndean, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
In older homes in Horndean, textured ceilings were often added in later decades. A school like Horndean Technology College should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 8 miles of Horndean; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in PO8 and PO7, we can help with Artex removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include London Road, Kings Mede and Causeway Farm, and Artex removal is available on all of them. You will find Horndean on the A3 and A3(M), which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Horndean we cover include Lovedean (1 mile west), Wecock Farm (1 mile south-west), Catherington (2 miles north), Anmore (2 miles west) and Denmead (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Gosport (9 miles south-west), Havant (3 miles south), Eastleigh (15 miles west), Fareham (9 miles south-west), Hedge End (13 miles west) and Petersfield (7 miles north-east). Horndean is among the bigger towns we cover in Hampshire, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Nearby you will also find Havant War Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles south) and Clanfield Earthwork (3 miles north-east). Within reach you will find Windmill Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Horndean Infant School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find Red Lion Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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