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Asbestos Artex Removal in South Gorley, Hampshire
Artex removal for properties in South Gorley and Hampshire: Artex removal, with testing first.
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Artex removal in South Gorley
Artex removal in South Gorley
For an asbestos coating, the room is sealed, the coating kept wet and nothing sanded or dry-scraped. From coatings already disturbed and walls before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with textured walls, Artex ceilings and coated plasterboard.
Rural homes near South Gorley have often been altered over generations, so coatings may date from earlier work. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Area
- South Gorley (SP6)
- County
- Hampshire
- What we do
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- Paperwork
- Test result and waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Textured ceilings in South Gorley
South Gorley is in Hampshire. We cover South Gorley as part of Hampshire, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from South Gorley to Southampton (about 16 miles away).
A school like Hyde Church of England Primary School should know from its asbestos register whether coatings have been tested, before decorators start. Parts of the New Forest National Park are within about 6 miles of South Gorley, and older rural homes there often have textured ceilings from past renovations.
We carry out Artex jobs all over the SP6 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Mockbeggar (1 mile south), Ibsley (1 mile south-west), Harbridge (1 mile west), Rockford (1 mile south) and Linwood (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Lymington (14 miles south-east), Romsey (14 miles north-east), New Milton (11 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles south) and Barton on Sea (12 miles south-east).
A little further out are Fordingbridge Doll Museum (2.4 miles north) and Godshill Castle Hill (3.4 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blashford Lakes and Linbrook Lake.
South Gorley questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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 asbestos common in South Gorley homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in South Gorley can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Is it OK to scrape off Artex?
Not before testing. If it contains asbestos, sanding releases fibres.
Can I just skim over it?
It’s an option for an intact coating: skimming or boarding over avoids disturbing it. Never sand it beforehand, and record its location.
How much does Artex removal cost in South Gorley?
Room sizes, the method and the waste decide, so we quote after testing.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
A closer look at the materials
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
What else we do in South Gorley
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in South Gorley, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
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.
What we deal with in South Gorley
Many trades want a test result first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Coatings damaged by leaks
- Structural work through coated ceilings
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings damaged by DIY
If your home is one of the older properties in South Gorley, near Church of the Holy Ascension or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation.
Questions to ask before booking
- What paperwork you get
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Step by step
We start by sealing and protecting the room, and keep the coating damp as we work. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Tell us which rooms and surfaces
- We test the coating if it hasn’t been tested
- We plan the removal and send a quote
- The coating is removed with controls
- The room is cleaned and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Make sure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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What happens next
Note which other rooms have coatings, so future work is planned properly.
A few practical points:
- Plan where you’ll stay or work while rooms are closed off
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Tell us which rooms and roughly how big they are
- Test every different coating
Avoid these
Don’t use a steamer or chemical stripper on an untested coating.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- Untested coatings are tested first, because a clear result means ordinary methods can be used
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Artex ceilings
- Coated plasterboard
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Patched or painted coatings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Textured walls
How we price Artex removal
What changes the cost:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Travel and parking
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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