Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Shobley, Hampshire
Artex removal in Shobley and across Hampshire: textured coating testing and removal, with written paperwork.
- Damaged or cracked coatings
- Coatings in the way of electrical work
- Coatings scraped during DIY
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Artex removal near Shobley
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. Testing a sample tells you, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. Whether it’s landlord refurbishments and coatings already disturbed, we cover coated plasterboard, stipple finishes and swirl patterns.
Village homes like those in Shobley have often been altered several times, so coatings may date from earlier work. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Shobley (BH24)
- County
- Hampshire
- Service
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- Paperwork
- Result and waste note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
If other rooms have textured coatings, record whether they’ve been tested, for future work.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan around the closed rooms
- Test every different coating
- Clear the rooms before the work
- File the test result and waste note
Avoid these
Never sand or dry-scrape Artex before testing.
Don’t drill or cut into textured ceilings until you know what they contain.
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.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
What we deal with in Shobley
Most problems come during renovation: sanding, dry scraping or drilling releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Loft conversions and extensions
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Walls before tiling
- Coatings damaged by DIY
Older homes across Shobley may have coatings added during past renovations.
Questions to ask before you book
- If the price includes VAT
- Suitable insurance for the work
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
Choosing the right option
A test before removal can save money: a clear result means normal methods. The cost of Artex removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
What affects the price in Shobley
The price of Artex removal depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- The category of work
- How much waste there is
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
- Damaged areas
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
How we work
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, never sanded or scraped dry. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Send photos of the textured surfaces
- We test a sample of each coating
- We talk through the options
- We remove it safely if that is what you choose
- We dispose of the waste legally
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Shobley questions
Do you work on properties in the New Forest National Park?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Is the Artex in my Shobley home asbestos?
Some older coatings do, and many do not. Only a test will tell you.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Is my textured ceiling in Shobley asbestos?
Not necessarily: many textured coatings don’t contain asbestos. A test will tell you.
Shobley properties and textured coatings
Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Shobley is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Shobley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Shobley to Southampton (16 miles away).
For a school such as Poulner Infant School, the duty holder’s records should show any coatings. Shobley is within about 3 miles of the New Forest National Park, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We handle Artex jobs in every part of BH24. Other places close to Shobley we cover include Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.
- Nearby schools include Ringwood School Academy (1.9 miles west)
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More for properties in Shobley
Materials, one by one
Ceiling roses and cornices
Decorative mouldings are sometimes coated too.
Patched areas
Patch repairs may use a different material from the original coating.
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Other asbestos materials found in the room are dealt with separately
- Plastering and making good are usually separate jobs
- Larger-scale steam or gel removal must be notified before it starts, so allow time
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Patched or painted coatings
- Textured walls
- Artex ceilings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Coated plasterboard
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site