Hampshire · England
Asbestos Artex Removal in Steep, Hampshire
Found something that might be asbestos in Steep? Our service covers textured coating testing and removal, with clear advice at each step.
- Coatings damaged by DIY
- Ceilings before downlights go in
- Landlord refurbishments
Artex removal in Steep
About our artex removal in Steep
Many Artex ceilings contain no asbestos at all. A small sample tells you which you have, so your plasterer can carry on if it’s clear. From ceilings before plastering and ceilings due for rewiring or new downlights, we deal with swirl patterns, stipple finishes and Artex ceilings.
Village homes like those in Steep have often been altered several times, so ceilings may have been coated during an earlier renovation. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Steep (GU32)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Covers
- Artex tested, then removed with wet methods
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Steep properties and textured coatings
Steep is about 1 mile north of Petersfield, in Hampshire. For Artex jobs in Steep, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Steep is one of 683 places in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 21 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Steep, near Church of All Saints or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. Non-domestic buildings like Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings. Parts of the South Downs National Park are within about 2 miles of Steep; cottages and farmhouses nearby can have textured coatings too.
Anywhere in GU32, Artex removal is available. Whether your property is on Church Road and Mill Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Steep Marsh (1 mile north), Sheet (1 mile south-east), Oakshott (1 mile north), Petersfield (1 mile south) and Stroud (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Havant (11 miles south), Horndean (9 miles south), Alton (9 miles north), Waterlooville (11 miles south), Purbrook (12 miles south) and Bordon (7 miles north-east).
A little further out are Bear Museum (1.7 miles south) and Petersfield Community Hospital (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Liss Riverside Railway Walk South and Wheatham Hill.
- Local schools include Churcher's College (1.3 miles south-east) and The Petersfield School (1.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Inn (0.5 miles south-west)
Materials we deal with
Artex ceilings
Swirl, stipple and other patterns on ceilings are the most common textured coatings.
Textured walls
Walls are treated like ceilings.
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Parking and access charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
The scope of Artex removal
Here’s what Artex removal covers, and what it does not:
- Big jobs need notifying in advance, which affects the start date
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
- Artex ceilings
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
Options to consider in Steep
Testing first can save a lot: if the coating is clear, ordinary methods can be used. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What we deal with in Steep
People used Artex to cover cracks and uneven ceilings, and some included a little chrysotile.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Ceilings due to be knocked through or removed
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings before skimming
- Coatings already disturbed
If you are refurbishing a rental near Petersfield station, a void period is a good time to deal with textured ceilings.
What to look for in a quote
- What isn’t included
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the job needs notifying
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
After the job
The surface is left ready for making good.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Each different coating needs testing
- Keep pets out of the work area
- Empty the rooms in advance
- Plan around the closed rooms
Things not to do
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces and ask for advice.
Keep away from flaking or fallen coating.
What happens
We soften the coating and take it off by hand, with no sanding or dry scraping. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on.
- 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
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- The room is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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FAQs for Steep
Do you cover Steep and the area around Petersfield station?
Yes. Petersfield station is about 1.4 miles south of Steep, and we cover both.
Is the Artex in my Steep home asbestos?
Some may, but many coatings do not contain asbestos. Only a test will tell you.
Can I sand my Artex ceiling smooth?
Not before testing. Sanding or dry scraping an asbestos coating releases fibres.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Can I plaster over Artex that contains asbestos?
Skimming or boarding over an intact coating avoids disturbing it, but never sand it first, and keep a record.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site