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Asbestos Artex Removal in Poulner, Hampshire
Artex removal for Poulner: testing and removal of Artex and textured coatings. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Walls before tiling
- Rented flats before redecoration
- Loft conversions
Artex removal near Poulner
Artex removal in Poulner
Artex and similar coatings are common on ceilings in Poulner, and those applied before 2000 can contain a small amount of asbestos. We test first, then remove the coating with controlled wet methods if needed. Common materials are textured walls, coated ceiling roses and stipple finishes, and people typically contact us about flaking textured ceilings and ceilings before downlights go in.
Homes in towns and villages like Poulner may have textured ceilings in several rooms, so test each different coating. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Where
- Poulner (BH24)
- County
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Afterwards
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Artex removal around Poulner
Poulner is about 1 mile north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Poulner is within our Hampshire area, for Artex jobs of every size. Poulner is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Southampton, about 17 miles away.
For a school such as Poulner Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Poulner is within about 4 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We cover Artex jobs across the BH24 postcode area. That could mean a property on Oak Lane, Link Road and Croft Road, wherever it is in Poulner. Close by, we cover Ringwood (1 mile south-west), Hightown (1 mile south), Hangersley (1 mile north-east), Blashford (1 mile north-west) and Forest Corner (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), New Milton (8 miles south-east), Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east), Marchwood (14 miles east) and Ashley (8 miles south-east).
A little further out are St Leonard's Hospital (4.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Local schools include Ringwood School Academy (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include White Hart Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
How it works
We bag and label the waste as we work, then taken to a permitted site. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Describe the rooms and coatings
- 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
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Common questions in Poulner
Do older homes in Poulner have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Poulner may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do textured ceilings in Poulner homes contain asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
Normally not, according to HSE. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Does all Artex contain asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings do not contain asbestos. The only way to know is to test a sample.
Can I just skim over it?
Covering it is an option if it’s intact, but don’t sand it first, and record that it’s there.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Looking after things afterwards
Tell your plasterer and electrician what was done.
Some practical advice:
- Give us room sizes
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Clear the rooms before the work
- Keep the results and paperwork
Avoid these
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
The scope of Artex removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Textured walls
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
Common reasons for Artex jobs in Poulner
Textured coatings were popular for decades because they hid cracks and uneven plaster, and some included a little chrysotile.
These come up again and again:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Flaking textured ceilings
- Loft conversions
If your home is one of the older properties in Poulner, near St John the Baptist or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Comparing quotes
- What category of work it is
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- VAT, clearly stated
Duty holders and landlords in Poulner
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Choosing the right option
DIY removal products are sold for textured coatings, but if the coating contains asbestos, HSE guidance applies. Always test first. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Across London and the South East
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Patterned ceilings are the classic example.
Textured walls
They’re tested and removed in the same way as ceilings.
Places near Poulner
What else we do in Poulner
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site