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Asbestos Artex Removal in Milton, Portsmouth
Artex removal for properties in Milton and Portsmouth: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings, with written paperwork.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Walls before tiling
- Loft conversions and extensions
Asbestos help in Milton
After the job
We clean the room and dispose of the waste legally, and you get the paperwork.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Test every different coating
- Send photos of the coatings
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Clear the rooms before the work
Avoid these
Do not sand, scrape dry or wire-brush a textured coating before it’s been tested.
Test before the builders arrive.
How artex removal works in Milton
If your renovation in Milton involves textured ceilings, get them tested before electricians or plasterers start. Whether it’s ceilings due for plastering or skimming and structural work through coated ceilings, we cover coated plasterboard, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings.
In towns and villages like Milton, textured ceilings are a common renovation find. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Milton (PO4, PO3, PO1)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Milton
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
Textured ceilings in Milton
Milton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Milton is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Milton is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we work. Our area stretches from Milton to Southampton (17 miles away).
If you are refurbishing flats near Fratton station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. For a school such as Meon Junior School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. The coast is within about 2 miles of Milton, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Artex jobs anywhere in PO4, PO3 and PO1 start with the postcode and some photos. From Liss Road, Meon Road and Aston Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Milton, we also cover Kingston (1 mile north-west), Fratton (1 mile north-west), Southsea (1 mile south-west), Baffins (1 mile north) and Copnor (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Wymering (4 miles north), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (4 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include St. Mary's Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and The Bridge Shopping Centre (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Milton includes Portsdown Hill and Milton Locks.
- Schools near Milton include Mary Rose School (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (1.2 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Milton Arms (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.7 miles south-west)
Step by step
At the end, the room is cleaned and checked. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- Tell us where the textured ceilings and walls are
- We sample each different coating for testing
- If asbestos is found, we explain the options and quote
- We seal off each room and remove the coating wet, or take the boards down whole
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
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.
How we price Artex removal
We base our quote on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Travel and parking
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The size of the job
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- The parking area
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
- An idea of size
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Other services in Milton
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Untested coatings are tested first, since a negative result changes everything
- We need the room cleared
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
Milton questions
Do textured ceilings in Milton homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings don’t contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
How far is Milton from London?
Milton is about 64 miles from central London, well within our area.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily, as many do not. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off. You may be able to use the rest of the house.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site