Hampshire · England
Artex Removal in New Milton
Artex removal in New Milton: textured coating testing and removal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Coatings already disturbed
Artex removal for New Milton
The process
We finish by cleaning the room thoroughly. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the coatings and rooms
- We sample each coating
- If it contains asbestos, we agree the method and quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
Related guides
Artex removal for New Milton properties
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in New Milton, and older ones can contain a little asbestos. We test the coating, then remove it safely if it contains asbestos. Whether it’s structural work through coated ceilings and ceilings before skimming, we cover Artex ceilings, textured walls and swirl patterns and more.
Homes in places like New Milton may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- New Milton (BH25)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Textured ceilings and walls
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in New Milton, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Common reasons for Artex jobs in New Milton
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:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights
In older homes in New Milton, textured ceilings were often added in later decades.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
- Any exclusions
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What it might be made of
Patched areas
We may sample patches separately.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Weighing up your options
What are the options for Artex? If it’s intact and no work will go through it, leaving or covering can make sense; if you want smooth ceilings or need to cut into it, removal is normally better. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
How we work in New Milton
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Nearby places to New Milton
Other services in New Milton
Textured ceilings in New Milton
New Milton is in Hampshire. Anywhere in New Milton, just send the postcode, and we will quote. New Milton is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 16 miles away.
Non-domestic buildings like The Arnewood School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. For rented flats close to New Milton station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. New Milton is within about 6 miles of the New Forest National Park; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too. The coast is within about 5 miles of New Milton, though indoor coating work goes ahead whatever the weather.
Wherever your property is in BH25, Artex removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Station Road, Worthy Road and Whitefield Road, and Artex removal is available on all of them. With the A337 and B3055 close by, New Milton is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside New Milton, we also cover Ashley (1 mile north-east), Barton on Sea (1 mile south), Bashley (1 mile north), Ossemsley (2 miles north) and Hordle (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as Totton (13 miles north-east), Lymington (5 miles east), Hythe (13 miles north-east), Ringwood (8 miles north-west), Dibden Purlieu (13 miles north-east) and Marchwood (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Highcliffe Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (1 mile north-west). The countryside around New Milton includes Milford on Sea LNR.
- Nearby schools include New Milton Junior School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The George Centre pub (0.5 miles south)
What affects the price in New Milton
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- File the test result and waste note
- Give us room sizes
- Empty the rooms in advance
Avoid these
Hold off on drilling until you have a result.
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
New Milton questions
Do older homes in New Milton have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in New Milton can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near New Milton station?
Yes, we cover New Milton, including the streets around New Milton station.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Is Artex removal licensed work?
Generally not: HSE’s code of practice says textured coating work is not normally licensable, though large steam or gel jobs are notifiable.
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.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site