Hampshire · England
Artex Removal for Horseport
Worried about asbestos in Horseport? We provide testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, explained in plain English.
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Rented homes refurbished between tenants
Asbestos help in Horseport
Artex removal for Horseport properties
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but the asbestos remains and needs recording. Common materials are swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings, and typical jobs are textured walls before a refit and coatings damaged by leaks.
In areas like Horseport, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Where
- Horseport (SP6)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Horseport
Asbestos-free coatings were also made, so a textured ceiling isn’t automatically asbestos.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
- Ceilings before skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Coatings damaged by leaks
If your home is one of the older properties in Horseport, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Before you book anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Also near Horseport
What else we do in Horseport
Duty holders and landlords in Horseport
If your business premises in Horseport were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We need the room cleared
- We test before removal, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Painted coatings
Paint often hides the coating, which doesn’t change what’s underneath.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Afterwards
The surface is left ready for making good.
To avoid problems in future:
- Give us room sizes
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Photos help us quote
- Book your plasterer after removal
Things not to do
Don’t try DIY removal products on untested coatings.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
What affects the price in Horseport
These are the main things that affect the price of Artex removal:
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- An idea of size
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Questions from Horseport
Is the Artex in my Horseport home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you cover small places like Horseport?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
You can often stay in the rest of the house: the work room is closed off until it’s finished.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you cover Horseport?
Yes, we do: Horseport is within the area we cover in Hampshire. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Textured ceilings in Horseport
Horseport is in Hampshire. Horseport is within our Hampshire area, whatever the size of the job. Horseport is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For a school such as Fordingbridge Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings, before decorators start. Horseport is within about 8 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
Here we cover the SP6 postcode area. Your property could be on Bridge Street, Southampton Road and Ringwood Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Horseport. We also carry out Artex jobs in Fordingbridge (1 mile north-west), Criddlestyle (1 mile east), Stuckton (1 mile south-east), Lower Burgate (1 mile north) and Tinkers Cross (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (14 miles east), New Milton (13 miles south-east), Ringwood (6 miles south), Barton on Sea (14 miles south-east) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Fordingbridge Doll Museum (within half a mile west) and Godshill Castle Hill (1.6 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
- Local schools include The Burgate School and Sixth Form (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The George Inn (under half a mile west)
Step by step
For board removal, we take the boards down in whole pieces. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- Each coating is sampled and tested
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site