Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Newbridge, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Newbridge? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Landlord refurbishments
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Coatings damaged by leaks
Artex removal for Newbridge
Your options compared
Test, leave, cover or remove? 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 usually better. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Reports and results you can share
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Artex removal in Newbridge
Left undisturbed, an intact textured coating is low risk. The problem comes when it’s sanded, scraped dry, drilled or knocked through during a renovation, which is why testing first matters in Newbridge. Whether it’s coatings already disturbed and ceilings before skimming, we deal with stipple finishes, coated plasterboard and Artex ceilings.
Village homes like those in Newbridge have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Newbridge (SO40)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Service
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Result and waste note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Newbridge properties and textured coatings
Newbridge is about 3 miles west of Totton, in Hampshire. We work across Newbridge and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in 683 places across Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 8 miles away.
For rented flats close to Ashurst New Forest station, coatings can be tested while the flat is empty. Non-domestic buildings like Copythorne CofE Infant School should already have records of any textured coatings, before decorators start. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 5 miles of Newbridge; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in SO40, Artex removal is available. Neighbouring places we cover include Copythorne (1 mile south-east), Cadnam (1 mile south), Wittensford (1 mile south-west), Winsor (1 mile south-east) and Bartley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Winchester (14 miles north-east), Eastleigh (10 miles east), Totton (3 miles east), Chandler's Ford (9 miles east), Hedge End (12 miles east) and Lymington (12 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Tatchbury Mount Hospital (2.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Copythorne Common.
Places near Newbridge
Also in Newbridge
A closer look at the materials
Textured walls
Some walls were also given textured finishes.
Painted coatings
The sample includes the coating itself.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The type of material and its condition
- Access to the area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- How we’d reach it
- A clear close-up
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Typical Artex jobs in Newbridge
Older coatings are often painted over many times, so age is hard to judge.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Ceilings before plastering
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
Older homes across Newbridge may have coatings added during past renovations.
What to look for in a quote
- How fibres will be kept down
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- VAT, clearly stated
What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the test result and waste note
- Keep pets away
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Empty the rooms in advance
Don’ts
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Do not drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
Good to know
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, so allow time
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Coated plasterboard
- Textured walls
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Can I do it myself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
How we work
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- 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
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Common questions in Newbridge
Is the Artex in my Newbridge home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Do you come out to small villages like Newbridge?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not until it’s been tested. If it contains asbestos, sanding or dry scraping releases fibres.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I need to move out during Artex removal?
Typically you can use other rooms: the room being worked on is sealed off and kept clear.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site