Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in Ibsley
Need Artex removal in Ibsley? We cover Ibsley and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal in Ibsley
Artex removal in Ibsley
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so work can go ahead normally if it’s negative. Common materials are stipple finishes, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard, and typical jobs are rented flats before redecoration and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit.
Village homes like those in Ibsley have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Ibsley (BH24)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price Artex removal
When we quote, we look at:
- The type of material and its condition
- The quantity or area
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
How we work
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces, and roughly how big they are
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and send a quote
- The room is sealed off and the coating removed wet, never sanded or dry-scraped
- We clean up and dispose of the waste legally
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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What happens next
If you’ve covered a coating rather than removed it, record where it is.
Going forward:
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Test every different coating
- Plan where you will stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Empty the rooms in advance
Things not to do
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Ibsley, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Typical Artex jobs in Ibsley
Older coatings are often painted over many times, which can make them look newer than they are.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit
In older homes in Ibsley, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Ibsley questions
Is the Artex in my Ibsley home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Is asbestos common in Ibsley homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Nearby places to Ibsley
What else we do in Ibsley
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- We test before removal, since a negative result changes everything
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Ibsley
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Coated plasterboard
Choosing the right option
You will find DIY products for removing Artex, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Ibsley properties and textured coatings
Ibsley is in Hampshire. Ibsley is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Ibsley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. Our area stretches from Ibsley to Southampton (about 17 miles away).
Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 6 miles of Ibsley; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Artex jobs anywhere in BH24 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Mockbeggar Lane and Salisbury Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ibsley. Other places close to Ibsley we cover include Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Harbridge (1 mile north-west), Rockford (1 mile south-east), Ellingham (1 mile south-west) and South Gorley (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (11 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.9 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.2 miles north). Open spaces near Ibsley include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Pubs nearby include The Old Beams Inn (less than half a mile west)
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site